There are certain elements, when combined, that tend to lead to terrible results in regards to driving a vehicle. The elements that present signs of trouble with a fatal Laughlin car accident that occurred on Tuesday morning include the driving down a gravel road and the fact that this driving was taking place at approximately 4 a.m. Tragically, a young man lost his life as a result of this crash.
According to police, this fatal Laughlin car accident occurred just before 4 a.m. yesterday morning just off of the intersection of Needles Highway and Bruce Woodbury Drive. A 17-year-old female was driving a Pontiac down a gravel road when she lost control of the vehicle. The car rolled over and ejected the passenger. The passenger, who was only 19 years old, was killed at the scene. The driver suffered minor injuries.
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First, we’d like to send our condolences to the family of the young man who was killed. 19 years old is way too early for a life to end so suddenly and tragically, and we hope that the family of the man is able to somehow overcome what will certainly be heavy doses of shock and grief. This incident also adds to the overall statistics regarding fatal Nevada car accidents. Every year, approximately 500 people are killed in Nevada car accidents, and this also marks the 42nd fatality that falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro police so far in 2010.
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Police have indicated that they are investigating the cause of the crash, but it should be noted that Nevada law dictates that drivers owe a duty of care to their passengers. This means that they are required to keep them from situations of unreasonable risk and harm. If the family of the man killed filed a successful Nevada wrongful death lawsuit, it could bring damages that include medical, funeral and burial costs as well as loss of companionship and other forms of damages. However, it would need to be determined that the driver was at fault in order for this to occur.
If you have lost someone you love in a Nevada car accident, you need the help of Nevada wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully fighting for the rights of aggrieved families for years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
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