Thursday night two-vehicle crash was at U.S. Route 6 and State Route 109
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, OH, (August 29, 2024) - One person died and two others were seriously injured Thursday night in a passenger vehicle vs. semi-truck accident in Harrison Township.
Katelynn Hinkle was fatally injured Thursday night when the vehicle she was traveling in collided with a semi-truck in Harrison Township.
According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Katelynn Hinkle, of Lima, was a passenger in a vehicle heading southbound along U.S. Route 6 when the driver neglected to properly yield at Ohio State Route 109 and collided with a westbound semi at approximately 9:35 p.m.
Hinkle tragically died from injuries she sustained in the wreck.
The driver of the car and a second passenger were both hospitalized with serious injuries.
The incident remains under investigation.
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 Katelynn Hinkle 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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