SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.— Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle accident on April 22 that killed three Dorman High School students and injured another person.
The accident happened at approximately 4 p.m. near the intersection of Fairforest Clevedale Road and Old Blackstock Road. A Dodge pickup truck and a Chevrolet passenger car traveling west collided with a southbound tractor-trailer that was turning onto Blackstock Road.
Officials identified Daniel Diaz, 15, and Aben Sisk, 16, as two of the students killed in the accident. Both were passengers in the Dodge. Emergency responders pronounced two of the victims dead at the scene, while another student died at the hospital. The Chevrolet driver sustained injuries in the accident.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office are investigating.
Daniel Diaz and Aben Sisk tragically killed in Spartanburg County accident
Incident Location
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Candice Bond, an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney, said that in such cases, it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted promptly to protect the rights of a victim.
“Tractor-trailer crashes are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond, who is a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
“A skilled attorney can protect victims from trucking companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize to defend a negligent truck driver.
“Your lawyer can advocate for you by hiring expert witnesses, conducting driver background checks, locating witnesses to the crash, and reviewing applicable insurance coverage, while carefully guiding a victim through the legal process.”
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
The family of a victim may pursue compensation for damages such as costs associated with the death, loss of income and companionship, and other hardships.
“A death to a family member after an accident is both tragic and devastating to a surviving family. The grief, shock, and anger can be overwhelming,” said Bond.
She added, “Aside from the emotional suffering of those left behind, the death of someone close can have devastating financial implications. Loss of income and funeral costs alone can have tragic consequences when a family member is lost.”
Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in commercial trucking accidents. If you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you
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