Solon, OH (July 5, 2022) – A woman was killed and two children injured following a traffic accident in the Solon area on Saturday, July 2. The crash took place on US-442 near Harper Road at around 2 p.m.
Local authorities reported that a Jeep SUV without taillights was swerving on Interstate 480. The driver was stopped by police officers. The motorist sped off while the backup was on the way.
The driver ended up crashing on US-442. A passenger in the car, 26-year-old Ishonna N. Pratcher, was transported to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead. A 1-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl in the vehicle were also taken to a medical facility.
The driver, 26-year-old Augustin Thompkins, is currently in police custody.
An ongoing investigation into the crash is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Ishonna N. Pratcher at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly High-Speed Crashes in Ohio
It is well recognized that speeding increases the likelihood of serious auto accidents. In the past twenty years, excessive speed is thought to be a factor in one-third of all reported road fatalities in the United States. Each year, speeding drivers cause tens of thousands of fatalities. In Vermont, the practice is still a persistent problem.
Family members find it very challenging to deal with the untimely death of a loved one. As you try to process what has happened, your life completely stops. Dealing with the loss of a loved member due to someone else’s negligence can be incredibly difficult. In a wrongful death case, the deceased person’s surviving family members submit a claim for injuries and seek restitution for losses brought on by the premature death.
You should immediately seek legal counsel if you believe your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence. You can retain your legal rights in a wrongful death claim with the aid of Joseph Law Group. Due to our extensive knowledge, we can help you create a compelling argument. People who have been hurt in a terrible scenario might get help from a lawyer to get just compensation from the responsible party.
If you have lost a loved one in a deadly car accident, call a Solon wrongful death attorney right now at 216-522-1600.
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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.
