NTSB investigating series of fatal crashes on the Ohio Turnipke
LUCAS, OH, (August 16, 2024) - The Lucas County Coroner’s Office has identified two of the victims fatally injured in a series of motor vehicle collisions along the Ohio Turnpike Friday morning.
Tenzin Drukgyal and Dawa Norbu lost their lives Friday morning in a motor vehicle accident on the Ohio Turnpike in Lucas County.
According to investigators, 46-year-old Tenzin Drukgyal and 9-year-old Dawa Norbu, both of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died in a multi-vehicle crash near the Fulton-Lucas county line.
The wreck was one of three Friday morning on the turnpike occurring within about an hour, leading to four fatalities and multiple injuries.
Additional details about the cause of the crash were not immediately known. The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an 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 members of Tenzin Drukgyal and Dawa Norbu could pursue wrongful death claims. 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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