Police have confirmed two fatalities in a crash on US 29 involving a Buick Regal and a Honda Accord in Thomasville.
The collision occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of U.S. Route 29 North and Kanoy Road. The Buick, driven by a 74-year-old man, was attempting to cross all lanes of the highway while traveling south on Kanoy Road.
At the same time, 46-year-old Tavon Donell Lanier was driving east on U.S. 29 in the Honda. Both vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes.
Lanier was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Buick driver was transported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to injuries. His wife was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into this tragedy is ongoing.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help identify what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Tavon Lanier may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
