CEDAR COUNTY, Iowa— The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that left one man dead and a woman injured on April 11.
Officials reported the accident occurred around 6:50 a.m. in the 1700 block of Garfield Avenue. A 2012 Mazda sedan, traveling south, made evasive maneuvers while attempting to pass two vehicles on the roadway. The Mazda struck one of the vehicles, a pickup truck, before losing control and entering the east ditch.
Investigators identified Makayla Casper, a 28-year-old woman from Clarence, as a passenger in the Mazda. Emergency responders transported Casper to the University of Iowa Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the accident.
The driver of the Mazda, a 36-year-old man from Clarence, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local agencies assisted the Iowa State Patrol in handling the incident. Officials confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.
Makayla Casper injured in Cedar County multi-vehicle accident
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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
Makayla Casper 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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