Wednesday evening collision occurred on U.S. Route 20
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OH, (January 29, 2025) - Jaymie A. French, a 34-year-old resident of Defiance, was injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 20 in Washington Township on Wednesday evening.
Jaymie French was one of several people injured on Wednesday evening as the result of a two-vehicle crash along U.S. Route 20.
The incident happened shortly before 6 p.m. near milepost 12. A 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 25-year-old female from Woodville, was making a right turn to go east onto U.S. 20 from a private drive when it failed to yield and pulled into the path of a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan traveling east in the left lane. The Dodge, driven by a 37-year-old female from Toledo, struck the Chevrolet. Both vehicles traveled across the median and came to rest in the westbound lanes.
French, who was a front passenger in the Dodge, was transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center along with the other occupants of the vehicle, where they are all listed in stable condition.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident and released no further information.
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
Jaymie French 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 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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