Friday afternoon rear-end collision was at State Route 235 and U.S. Route 36
JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, OH, (November 22, 2024) - A Friday afternoon two-vehicle collision in Johnson Township claimed the life of one person and injured three others, according to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.
Angela Elsass was injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Route 235 and U.S. Route 36 in Johnson Township.
Investigators say a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox traveling northbound along State Route 235 crashed into the back of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck stopped for a red light at U.S. Route 36 around 4:05 p.m.
A passenger in the Equinox, Angela Elsass, was injured and taken to Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital for treatment
A second passenger in the Equinox was taken to Springfield Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Both drivers were also transported to Mercy Health – Urbana Hospital with unspecified injuries.
The incident remains under investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 2.5 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2021.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and require thorough examination,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Angela Elsass may be entitled to an injury claim, and they may seek recovery for damages, including medical expenses, future medical care, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.
“A major injury means that there will be a lot of challenges ahead. Attorneys know how to handle all the legal aspects of a case so a person could focus on healing and moving forward,” Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Newsline, said.
Bond added, “It doesn’t matter how large an insurance company a victim of a major crash is fighting; an attorney with experience and resources will ensure that the victim's right are protected and injuries are properly compensated.”
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