Tire Blowout Claims the Lives of Two People Near Uniontown, Missouri
A resident of St. Mary, Missouri died on Sunday, June 5, 2011, according to semissourian.com. The 85-year-old driver along with his 87-year-old wife, were involved in a serious accident on US 61 just north of Uniontown, Missouri. According to police, the accident occurred when the left front tire of the car blew. The driver lost control of the car, which went off the road to the right and hit a tree.
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The driver's wife died at the scene of the Missouri car accident, while the driver was taken to a hospital in St. Louis and survived for three days before succumbing to his injuries.
According to tirerack.com, tire blowouts are often caused when tires are underinflated or when a car is overloaded. The increased contact of the tire with the road causes the tire to overheat, which can sever the rubber from the rest of the tire lining. This process can occur quite violently and, as seen by the tragic accident above, is capable of making a driver lose control if they do not have their hands correctly positioned.
Tirerack.com recommends, if you experience a blowout, to accelerate for a moment to keep your car’s momentum going and then slowly steer away from the direction of the blown tire to stay in your lane. This allows you to remain in control as you slow down. They also note that it is important for drivers to maintain good hand position on the steering wheel so as to be prepared for any tire blowouts.
If you’ve experienced a tire blowout, it may not be your fault. Call the car crash lawyers in St. Louis at Page Law today at 314-322-8515 for free to see if you can pursue a claim.
Source: http://www.semissourian.com/story/1733969.html?response=no
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