Westfield Twp, OH (June 9, 2022) – A driver was killed and another was injured following a head-on crash in Westfield Township on Sunday morning, June 5. The accident was reported on US-224 near Friendsville Road at around 10:30 a.m.
A 2007 Toyota Yaris and a 2019 Ford Flex were reportedly involved in the accident. Local reports revealed that the 16-year-old driver of the Yaris was headed south when he crossed the centerline to pass a vehicle ahead of him. The Yaris crashed head-on with the oncoming Flex.
The driver of the Yaris was hospitalized in critical condition and later pronounced dead. The driver of the Flex, 37-year-old Amy C. Seibel of Lodi, was taken to a local hospital. Her two passengers, her 5 and 7-year-old children were also hurt and hospitalized.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Head-On Crashes in Ohio
Head-on accidents are involved in over 10% of all traffic deaths each year but account for fewer than 2% of all recorded automobile accidents. The bulk of these incidents is caused by drivers who veer into opposing traffic lanes due to distraction or negligence. When a motorist merges into oncoming traffic, they run the danger of striking head-on with another car, which is deadly even at modest speeds.
According to the statute of limitations, most legal claims must be filed within a particular amount of time. Personal injury claims in Ohio, including car accident claims, must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. These deadlines may be influenced by the specific facts of your case, so speak with an attorney as soon as possible to decide the best course of action for you.
An expert Westfield Township car crash attorney may be able to assist affected clients in exercising their legal rights by filing a claim for damages following an accident. Potential losses include medical expenditures, missed salary, and pain and suffering. The Joseph Law Group has a lot of experience representing car accident plaintiffs. Almost every type of personal injury lawsuit may be handled by our catastrophic injury lawyers.
If you’ve been wounded in an automobile accident caused by someone else’s negligence, call us immediately away at 216-522-1600 to talk about 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.
