Incident occurred Tuesday afternoon along U.S. Highway 30
SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, OH, (November 12, 2024) - Adam Sartin, age 41, a resident of Orrville, tragically lost his life in a collision involving a pickup truck and a commercial tractor-trailer on U.S. Route 30 at the intersection with Kohler Road (TR-129) on Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened at approximately 2:38 p.m.
Adam Sartin lost his life Tuesday in a collision involving a pickup truck and a commercial tractor-trailer along U.S. Route 30.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer driven by a 34-year-old from Pleasantville, New Jersey, was stopped to make a left turn onto Kohler Road when it was struck from the rear by a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The Toyota, driven by a 45-year-old from Massillon, collided with the tractor-trailer after failing to maintain its lane.
Sartin, who was the right front passenger in the Toyota Tacoma, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. The driver of the pickup was extricated by mechanical means and airlifted to Akron General Hospital with incapacitating injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer did not sustain any injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, with assistance from the Dalton Police Department, Kidron Fire Department, Wayne County Coroner’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in 36,560 deaths.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all potential contributing factors that are considered and examined,” stated Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
“Sometimes, an accident reconstruction team is required to piece together what happened. All these resources are essential in helping clients receive financial compensation for damages or a loss after an accident,” added Bond.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Adam Sartin could pursue a wrongful death claim. Relatives of wrongful death victims are entitled to seek damages for the loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond.
“We understand the hardships that families face, and it's crucial to protect their rights. A wrongful death lawyer will keep abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are safeguarded."
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