Freedom Twp, OH (December 28, 2021) – A woman was killed and a man hurt following a two-vehicle collision in Freedom Township on Sunday afternoon, December 26. The deadly accident took place on OH-700 at around 3:36 p.m.
Local reports revealed that 49-year-old Raven Nichols was traveling northbound in a 2001 Honda Civic. Near Streeter Road, the driver veered across the centerline and crashed head-on with a southbound Jeep Cherokee driven by 84-year-old Douglass Hurd.
Nicholas sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead after being transferred to UH Cleveland Medical Center. Hurd was taken to UH Portage Medical Center for treatment of sustained injuries. No further updates have been released at this time.
An ongoing accident investigation is being managed by local authorities.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Raven Nicholas at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family in hopes of a full recovery.
Head-On Collisions in Ohio
Despite accounting for less than 2% of all reported car accidents, head-on collisions account for more than 10% of all road deaths each year. The majority of these collisions are caused by distracted or negligent drivers who swerve into opposing traffic lanes. When a driver merges into opposing traffic, they risk colliding head-on with another vehicle, which can be deadly even at low speeds.
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a negligence claim for your injuries. In Ohio, all drivers are required to act in a manner that does not endanger others. Failure to do so may be construed as negligence, and those who have been injured may be entitled to compensation. A personal injury claim can be pursued with the assistance of an experienced attorney.
Pursuing a personal injury claim can be a long and difficult process for those with little legal knowledge. You are not required to go it alone. A knowledgeable Freedom Township car accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the maximum amount of compensation available under the law.
Freedom Township Car Crash Lawyers
Following an accident, a skilled Freedom Township personal injury attorney can help injured people protect their legal rights by filing a claim for damages. Medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering are all examples of potential damages. In the Cleveland area, Joseph Law Group has extensive experience representing accident victims. Our personal injury lawyers can represent clients in virtually any type of personal injury case.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, call us right now at 216-522-1600 to discuss your case.
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Disclaimer: Our team of attorneys at Joseph Law Group has been helping injured victims and their families throughout the state of Ohio for decades. We hope that these posts will be a reminder to our community members to use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid and prevent being involved in a serious accident that results in injury. This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
