Wednesday morning collision was on South Dixie Highway
WOOD, OH, (November 13, 2024) - The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday on South Dixie Highway, north of Cygnet Road.
Dishawn Arnett was injured on Wednesday morning as the result of a head-on collision in Wood County. One person died in the wreck.
According to authorities, a 58-year-old Weston man was driving southbound on Dixie Highway in a pickup truck when he went left of center and collided head-on with another pickup truck driven by Dishawn Arnett, age 23, of Fostoria.
The Weson man was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Arnett was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital by North Baltimore EMS with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The crash remains under investigation by the Wood County Sheriff’s Office. Further details will be provided as they become available.
HEAD-ON CRASH INVESTIGATION
The most common cause of head-on accidents is driver error. However, they can also be caused by drunken driving, speeding, distracted driving, poor road design, inexperienced drivers, and confusion on the part of the driver.
According to AAA, from 2015 to 2018, there were more than 2,000 deaths from head-on collisions while driving on divided highways.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must thoroughly be 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.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Dishawn Arnett may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim, pending the results of the investigation.
Bond said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
"Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. That's where an attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help she's available for a free consultation to guide you
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