Friday night collision happened along U.S. Route 422
PULASKI, OH, (December 06, 2024) - A New Springfield family was severely injured in a head-on collision Friday night on U.S. Route 422 in Pulaski. The accident involved Kayla Freed, her 6-year-old son Steven Desimone, and her two brothers—13-year-old Payton and 5-year-old Destin.
Kayla Freed and several family members were involved in a head-on collision on U.S. Route 422 in Pulaski, with all suffering significant injuries.
The family was traveling when another driver struck their vehicle head-on. Miraculously, they were dragged to safety by a bystander moments before their car burst into flames.
Kayla Freed suffered broken bones and lost part of her intestine, while her son, Steven, endured broken bones, a brain bleed, and a collapsed lung. Destin was left paralyzed from the waist down, and Payton sustained a broken wrist.
All family members were transported to Akron Children’s and St. Elizabeth’s hospitals for treatment.
Information about the other driver was not released.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
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
The injured victims 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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