Fatal Head On Collision Caused by Man Stealing Paint
According to a report on Fox 2 Now’s website, a man was killed in a head on collision in Brentwood, Missouri after stealing two cans of paint from the nearby Home Depot. Upon seeing a police officer near the department store, the man, heading south, made a u-turn and accelerated to high speeds despite the fact that police were not in pursuit of the vehicle. He then lost control of his Jaguar and crossed two lanes of southbound traffic before striking an SUV.
Neighbors said that they had known the crash to be a bad one, judging by the piercing sounds that were made. Police believe that the alleged thief is at fault for the crash that resulted in his death. The woman driving the SUV suffered minor injuries and possibly a broken toe. Fortunately, no one else was killed or severely injured.
In 2005, 43,443 people were killed in car accidents as reported by the National Highway Safety Administration. About 10% of accidents are head on collisions, meaning that the front end of one vehicle crashes into the front end of another. A head on collision is also considered a frontal impact collision. These types of car accidents can leave victims with serious injuries and may be fatal.
Because the man was speeding, the crash held a greater degree of impact, causing the accident to be catastrophic. The size and safety of a vehicle also plays a role in survival of head on collisions, which is why the SUV driver survived with minor injuries.
Regardless, speeding and negligent driving is unacceptable, especially if it causes personal injury to another. If you have been involved in a Missouri car accident, you need to talk to a personal injury lawyer who can help you recoup losses and build a strong case for your claim. Call (866) 620-5757 to talk to an experienced Missouri personal injury lawyer at Page Cagle.
Source: http://www.fox2now.com/ktvi-fatal-brentwood-jaguar-stolen-paint-102609,0,3314915.story
