19-Year-Old Driver Responsible for Two-Car Crash
A 19 year-old man from Hughesville plead guilty to a single count of involuntary manslaughter and causing a two-car crash on Interstate 70 near Lee’s Summit Road in Missouri last January. The accused, driving a red 2005 BMW M3, hit the right rear of the deceased’s silver 2001 Ford F-150. The collision spun the truck out of control, causing it to veer right and roll several times. The male victim, age 50, was ejected from the truck and died two hours later from head injuries and internal bleeding at a hospital. Witnesses told Missouri police that the alleged was racing another vehicle, cutting in and out of traffic, and reaching speeds up to 100 mph.
Reckless driving poses a threat to all motorists and pedestrians, causing accidents, injuries and, in this case, death. Careless driving is indicative of negligence and the guilty party is responsible for all damages and costs relating to the accident. Over 40,000 people are killed in an estimated five million car accidents each year. Many of these accidents involve teens.
It is important to protect yourself when driving, by obeying speed limits and reducing distracted driving. In this case, the victim’s family could be entitled to compensation for their loss given that the defendant pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and negligent driving.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a Missouri car accident because of someone else’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to recoup all financial expenses and other losses. Contact Page Cagle today to talk to an experienced St. Louis personal injury lawyer to discuss your case and rights to compensation. For a free consultation, call (866) 620-5757 today.
Source report: http://www.examiner.net/law/x1792911434/Man-pleads-guilty-to-crash-that-killed-Steam-Boat-Arabia-owner
