Wellington Twp, OH (February 14, 2022) – Four people were injured and a Shelby man was killed after a head-on collision in Wellington Township on Saturday, February 12. The deadly crash was reported on Hawley Road near OH-18 at around 3:30 p.m.
Local reports revealed that 32-year-old Tyler Wallace of Shelby was headed southbound in a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. He reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed head-on with a 2016 GMC Denali pickup driven by 60-year-old Debra Vanderpool of Willard.
Vanderpool was transported to University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center for treatment along with three other passengers. Wallace suffered fatal injuries in the collision.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Tyler Wallace at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Head-On Crashes 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 fatal 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. Everyone has a responsibility to act in a way 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 car crash lawyer in Wellington Township can assist you in obtaining the maximum amount of compensation available under the law.
Wellington Township Personal Injury Lawyers
Following an accident, a skilled Wellington 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 attorneys are capable of representing 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.
