Early this morning on I-270 in Clarksburg, a fatal
car accident occurred. There was a
disabled vehicle stopped in the lanes of travel on the highway. Another car hit the disabled vehicle from
behind, which resulted in the death of the disabled vehicle’s driver. The driver of other vehicle was injured in
the collision, but suffered non-life threatening injuries. Police investigation into the exact cause of
the crash continues. At this point,
alcohol does not appear to be factor in the accident.
Disabled
vehicles always pose a danger on the road to themselves and to other
drivers. It does not matter whether the
vehicle has made it to the shoulder or is stopped in a lane of travel; it is
still dangerous. Darkness at night and inclement
weather make it even more dangerous if your vehicle becomes disabled on a
highway because other drivers might not see you or will not be able to stop to
avoid a crash. If your vehicle becomes
disabled, you should always make sure your lights are on and your hazard lights
are flashing so that other cars can see you and avoid an accident.
Remember,
if you are injured in an accident, you should seek medical attention
immediately to treat the injuries you sustained. It is also important to call the police to
the scene to document that the other driver was at fault and to collect
information on all parties involved and any witnesses to the crash. Finally, it is important to hire an accident
injury attorney to get involved and fight for the compensation you deserve.
If you
or a family member have been injured or killed in a Maryland car accident and
would like to consult an experienced personal injury attorney for free, contact
our office at (301) 854-9000 to schedule an appointment at one of our office
locations in Columbia or throughout
Maryland or visit us online at http://www.portnerandshure.com/Personal-Injury/
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