Saturday afternoon collision happened along National Road
BRIDGEPORT, OH, (December 14, 2024) - George Weekly, 57, of Wheeling, suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing National Road in Bridgeport. The crash occurred outside the Bridgeport police station on Saturday afternoon.
George Weekly was seriously injured on Saturday as the result of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in Bridgeport.
Weekly and another pedestrian were hit by a 2013 Dodge Durango driven by a 58-year-old woman from Martins Ferry.
Weekly was transported to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital by Bridgeport EMS. Unfortunately, the other pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, died from her injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected as factors in the crash.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and 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
The victim may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an 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. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help she's available for a free consultation to guide you
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