According to the Denver Post, a woman who crossed the center line on Colorado Highway 52 caused an accident involving four vehicles. She hit the side of a semi, then hit a pick-up truck. That collision turned her car sideways, at which point it was hit by another pick-up truck. The woman died at the scene of the crash, and the driver of the second pick-up truck was taken to Longmont United Hospital with minor injuries. Neither of the other drivers was injured in the crash.
Has your family lost a loved one in a car crash? Speak with a Boulder car crash lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your options.
Each year, over 30,000 people are killed in car crashes nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those fatalities, about 500 come right here in Colorado. Of course, there are a number of causes of this horrifying statistic, but studies show that a very high percentage of traffic accidents are caused by aggressive driving or distracted driving. While we don’t know what caused the driver in this instance to cross the center line, or the full details of the situation, there are over 30,000 families every year who are left to grieve the loss of one of their own. Many of these accidents could be avoided by drivers focusing on their driving and following the rules of the road.
Everyone knows that there is risk involved in driving on the highways, but no one should have to lose a family member due to the negligence of another driver. If you have lost a loved on in a car crash with a negligent driver, looking after the physical and emotional well-being of your family is obviously your first priority, but speaking to an experienced Boulder car crash lawyer immediately can help ensure that your family’s tragedy does not also become a financial crisis as well. Todd Tenge is an experienced trial attorney who can help make sure that medical bills are covered, and that the person who caused your family tragedy is held acocuntable. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION contact Todd at (303)665-2929.