1 dead, 6 hurt in early Wednesday morning wreck on 7th Street
DES MOINES, IA, (August 28, 2024) - A 16-year-old lost his life and six other people were injured early Wednesday morning in a motor vehicle accident following a police chase in Des Moines.
Chad Nicholson was fatally injured early Thursday morning in a car accident following a police pursuit in Des Moines.
According to the Iowa State Patrol (ISP), troopers attempted to stop a suspected stolen Hyundai along Interstate 235, however, the driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued around 1 a.m. Eventually, the Hyundai struck a second vehicle along 7th Street after previously traveling in the wrong direction on Grand Avenue.
A passenger in the Hyundai, identified as 16-year-old passenger Chad Nicholson, of Des Moines, tragically died in the crash.
Four additional people in the Hyundai, including the driver, were hospitalized with unspecified injuries.
Two people traveling in the second vehicle were also injured in the wreck.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,915 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2021, an increase of over 10 percent from 2020.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” 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.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Chad Nicholson could pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.
“We understand just what families must go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”
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