Saturday collision happened at Ohio 118 and Frahm Pike
HOPEWELL, OH, (September 07, 2024) - Mercer County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Saturday evening.
Julie Ninde was injured on Saturday evening in a 2-vehicle crash at an intersection in Mercer County. One person died and another was injured in the wreck.
Mercer County Central Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call at 7:42 p.m. about a crash at the intersection of Ohio 118 and Frahm Pike in Hopewell Township.
The investigation revealed that a 74-year-old man from Geneva, Indiana, was driving a silver 2000 Ford F-150 pickup truck west on Frahm Pike. At the same time, Julie A. Ninde, 57, from Ossian, Indiana, was driving a blue 2014 Honda CR-V SUV north on Ohio 118. The report stated that the pickup failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection, causing a crash.
The man was transported to Mercer Health ER for treatment. His front-seat passenger, a 59-year-old woman from Geneva, was pronounced dead at the scene. Ninde was transported to Mercer Health ER for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Assisting at the scene were members of the Rockford Fire Department, Rockford EMS, Celina Fire Department, Celina EMS, and MCERV.
The crash remains under investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
According to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 40 percent of car collisions occur at road intersections. The cause is usually related to running a stop sign or a stoplight. Some reasons drivers run stop signs include impatience, reckless driving, and distracted driving. Candice Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney, said such cases warrant an independent probe to protect victims' rights.
“It is imperative to determine the exact cause of these types of accidents. An attorney has the resources to review applicable insurance coverage, hire expert witnesses, run background checks, and locate witnesses. We carefully guide the family of the victim through the process,” said Candice Bond, a managing partner with Bond Legal.
“In addition to a police report, an attorney will carefully review what may have contributed to the crash,” said Bond. “A lawyer has the resources to hire expert witnesses, conduct background checks, locate witnesses to the crash, and review applicable insurance coverage. Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help guide an injury victim through what can be a complicated process.”
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Julie Ninde may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim, pending the results of the investigation. Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, 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 analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help they are available for a free consultation to guide you
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