Sept. 29 collision happened along Ohio Route 28
CLERMONT, OH, (September 29, 2024) - A tragic accident on Ohio Route 28 at Edenton Pleasant Plain Road in Goshen Township, claimed the lives of five people and left another injured.
Andrea Iery was identified as one of the five people who lost their lives on Sept. 29 as the result of a tragic two-vehicle crash in Clermont County.
The crash occurred in the early hours of Sept. 29, around 1:43 a.m.
The collision involved a 2005 Chrysler 300 and a 2007 Subaru Legacy. The Chrysler was traveling northeast on State Route 28, while the Subaru was heading northwest on Edenton Pleasant Plain Road. The accident happened when the Chrysler struck the Subaru, causing both vehicles to veer off the north side of the road into a ditch.
Tragically, both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in the Chrysler and one passenger in the Subaru also died at the scene. The Subaru victim was later identified as 42-year-old Andrea Iery of Pleasant Plain.
Another passenger in the Chrysler was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Multiple agencies, including the Goshen Police Department, Goshen Township Fire & EMS, and the Clermont County Coroner’s Office, responded to the scene. The highway patrol is currently investigating the crash to determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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 Andrea Iery 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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