Saturday collision took place along State Route 560
CHAMPAIGN, OH, (October 19, 2024) - A fatal head-on crash in Champaign County has resulted in the death of one driver and the hospitalization of two others. The incident occurred on Ohio 560 and involved two pickup trucks, according to a statement from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.
Wade Cook and Bryce Zumwalt were injured on Saturday as the result of a two-vehicle crash along Ohio 560 in Champaign County.
The crash took place when a tan 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck, heading south, collided head-on with a 2005 GMC pickup truck traveling north. Following the impact, both vehicles spun to the east side of the road and came to rest in a field. The GMC truck overturned onto its side, with its passengers trapped inside.
The driver of the GMC, 21-year-old Wade Cook, and his passenger, Bryce Zumwalt, also age 21, both from Urbana, were extricated by emergency crews and airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital.
The driver of the Chevrolet pickup was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner. Their identity is being withheld pending notification of family.
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Multi-County Joint Crash Investigation Team and the Champaign County Coroner’s Office, is investigating.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and 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
An injured victim 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.
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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