KNOX COUNTY— Landon Miller, age 19, of Mount Vernon, suffered serious injuries Saturday morning in a crash on Ohio 229 near Clinton Township.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred around 4:28 a.m. Miller was a passenger in a westbound vehicle that left the road near milepost 7, striking a utility pole.
Emergency responders transported Miller to Knox Community Hospital, and he was later transferred to Grant Hospital for additional treatment.
The driver, a 31-year-old Mount Vernon man, and another passenger, a 34-year-old Howard man, were ejected from the vehicle. The driver sustained life-threatening injuries, while the other passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities suspect alcohol contributed to the crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate.
Landon Miller seriously injured in Knox County solo-car accident
Incident Location
CRASH INVESTIGATION
This accident was clearly preventable. Impaired drivers are a risk to everyone on the road, and can senselessly ruin people’s lives.
“Drunken and drugged drivers are subject to criminal charges following an accident or collision that causes harm or kills another person,’’ explained Candice Bond, a Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
She added, “Separate from criminal charges, the family of a victim may be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit against the responsible party.”
According to the National Safety Council, the cause of 10 percent of all fatal automobile accidents is drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other medications. These accidents are the second-leading cause of automobile fatalities in this country.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Landon Miller may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond 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,” she added.
Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you
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