Saturday collision happened at Skyhill and Hillsville roads
MAHONING, OH, (October 05, 2024) - A woman remains in critical condition at a Youngstown hospital following an ATV collision in Mahoning Township on Saturday.
Paige Macklin was critically injured on Saturday as the result of an ATV crash at Skyhill and Hillsville roads in Mahoning County.
The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Skyhill Road and Hillsville Road.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old man from New Middletown was driving north on Hillsville and failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in a collision with a Kia Sportage driven by a 65-year-old man from Youngstown.
Ohio State Police said that Paige Macklin, age 30, from New Middletown, a passenger in the ATV, was airlifted to St. Elizabeth’s Youngstown Hospital with severe injuries after being ejected from the ATV.
The driver was also thrown from the ATV. He was taken to St. Elizabeth’s by ambulance with suspected minor injuries.
The Kia driver sustained minor injuries but was not transported to the hospital.
The crash remains under investigation.
ATV ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
According to Consumer Product Safety Commission statistics, about 568 adults and 144 children die each year in ATV crashes, and many more are injured.
Candice Bond, a Managing Partner at Bond Legal and national analyst for The Legal Advocate, said in such cases, it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted sooner rather than later to preserve any evidence.
“In addition to a police report, an attorney will carefully review what may have contributed to the crash,” said Bond.
“Your 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
Paige Macklin 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.
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