Early Wednesday evening, a Volkswagen Passat and a
Toyota 4Runner crashed
head on into one another. Sadly, the
driver of the 4Runner did not survive the crash after his SUV overturned on Furnace
Brand Road. The driver and three
children passengers in the other vehicle only suffered minor injuries.
After
examining the accident scene, police believe that the SUV was driving east on
Furnace Branch Road when he drifted over the center line into oncoming
traffic. Based on that information,
police have announced that the official preliminary cause of the crash appears
to be the SUV driver’s failure to stay within his lane of travel. Police did not find any evidence of speeding
or alcohol contributing to the accident, and everyone in the two vehicles was
wearing a seatbelt.
Fatal car accidents
happen far too often throughout Maryland.
The state’s Department of Transportation continues to have a goal of
zero deaths on Maryland’s roadways and is working tirelessly to improve the
roads and make them safer for everyone.
Losing a loved one in a fatal car accident is devastating for any
family. No amount of money will ever
replace losing that person. In a
wrongful death case, the law allows for surviving estates to collect a
financial recovery when a negligent party is held liable for the cause of the
death. Compensation for damages can
include: loss of services, loss of future income, mental anguish, medical
expenses, funeral expenses, and punitive damages. In this accident, it appears that the
negligent party was also the one who did not survive the accident.
If
you or a family member has been injured or killed in an accident caused by the
fault or negligence of another person and would like to consult an experienced
Maryland personal injury attorney for free, contact us at (301) 854-9000 to
schedule an appointment at one of our office locations in Glen
Burnie or throughout Maryland or visit us online at http://www.portnerandshure.com/Auto-Accidents/Car-Accidents/Fatal-Car-Accidents.shtml
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