Five passengers injured in Friday collision on U.S. Highway 42
ASHLAND, OH, (November 29, 2024) - Five individuals were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 42 and Ohio 603 Friday evening.
Robert Brogden was cited in connection with a motor vehicle crash on Friday that sent his five passengers to the hospital with injuries.
Emergency responders, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, and Ashland Fire Department and EMS, arrived at the scene around 6:21 p.m.
The crash occurred when Robert Brogden, age 35, of Gordon, driving a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica minivan north on Ohio 603, failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by a southbound 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The impact caused the Chrysler to spin and overturn onto its side. Six occupants were inside the vehicle at the time of the collision.
Five passengers were taken to area hospitals for medical treatment, while Brogden sustained only minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.
Brogden was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign, and the investigation into the crash continues.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
According to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 40 percent of car collisions take place at road intersections. The cause is usually related to running a stop sign or a stoplight. Some of the reasons drivers blow through 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 victim's rights.
“It is imperative to come to a determination of 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
An injured victim 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 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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