Granger Twp, OH (November 5, 2021) – A Hinckley man was killed following a two-vehicle collision in the Granger Township area on Thursday, November 4.
The fatal crash occurred at the crossing of OH-18 and OH-94 at around 4:07 p.m. Local reports revealed that 70-year-old John E. Horne of Hinckley was driving a 2008 Chevrolet eastbound on OH-18 when he made a turn onto OH-94. This is when Horne’s vehicle was struck in the side by a 2018 Jeep.
Both vehicles were disabled due to the impact. Horne was transported to Akron General Hospital and later pronounced dead. The 19-year-old Medina man driving the Jeep was also hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of John E. Horne at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly T-Bone Collisions in Ohio
A t-bone or side-impact collision occurs when a vehicle is struck from the side. These are some of the most serious forms of accidents. In fact, these crashes account for roughly 18% of all traffic fatalities. In the last 20 years, the number of people killed in side-impact collisions has climbed by about 20%. Intersections are a dangerous location for drivers. There are more than 2.5 million collisions reported annually at intersections across the United States.
Family members are understandably at a loss when a loved one’s life is brutally cut short due to someone else’s carelessness. For those left to pick up the pieces, healing is often a difficult process. People are grieving for a variety of reasons. In most cases, a lawsuit is the last thing on their minds.
As a result of your devastating loss, a wrongful death case may be able to aid your family in seeking financial restitution. By calling an expert Granger Township vehicle accident lawyer, you can improve your chances of winning your case.
Following the death of a loved one, we at Joseph Law Group go to considerable measures to ensure that our clients receive the most amount of compensation available. Our legal team has a proven track record of getting exceptional results for our clients.
Car Crash Lawyers in Granger Township
Our wrongful death lawyers in Granger Township can help you and your family get through this difficult time by giving you comfort and ensuring that the person or entity responsible is held accountable. The first stage in the process is to file a claim against the at-fault party or their insurance carrier.
Call a Granger Township catastrophic injury lawyer at 216-522-1600 if you have lost a loved one in a serious accident.
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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.
