In Springfield Township on Wednesday, a Toledo resident lost his life and another was gravely injured in a two-car collision.
The fatal incident occurred at around 12:10 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and State Route 66.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 29-year-old Toledo man failed to stop at the designated stop sign while traveling north on State Route 66 in a Ford Transit Van. The van collided with a tractor-trailer traveling east on U.S. Route 6, causing it to overturn and hit a fence. It ended up on its side off the southeast side of the intersection.
Crowley was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, Shayn Gonzalez, age 29, also from Toledo, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to the hospital.
The driver of the tractor-trailer did not suffer any injuries.
OSHP continues to investigate the cause of the accident.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people, but they 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
Shayn Gonzalez 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.
