BROWN COUNTY, Ohio— A three-vehicle accident near Mount Orab caused serious injuries to two people and claimed one life early April 8, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.
Troopers identified Shonda Coleman, a 34-year-old resident of Defiance, as one of the people injured in the accident. Emergency responders transported her to a Cincinnati-area hospital for treatment.
OSHP said Coleman was a passenger in the vehicle that struck a Chevrolet Camaro stopped at the intersection of Eastwood Road and Ohio 32. The impact pushed the Camaro into the intersection, where a Jeep Wrangler collided with it.
The driver of the Camaro, a 53-year-old Cincinnati resident, also suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. The Jeep driver was unhurt, authorities confirmed. The driver of the first vehicle died in the wreck.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the accident.
Shonda Coleman seriously injured in Brown County accident
Incident Location
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Shonda Coleman 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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