Cleveland, OH (October 26, 2020) – A crash early Monday morning claimed one person’s life in the Cleveland area. At approximately 3:30 a.m., on October 26, the Cleveland Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on West 111th Street.
According to reports, a 64-year-old woman was driving a car in the 1300 block of West 111th Street when her vehicle was struck by a Norfolk Southern train. The crash caused significant damage to the vehicle.
Authorities arrived at the scene of the accident to tend to injured victims. Upon arriving, personnel with the Cleveland EMS located the woman in her vehicle. The woman sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased immediately. No one on the train was injured. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Ohio
Each year, over 75,000 people are injured in automobile accidents throughout the state of Ohio. We often witness the overwhelming consequences that victims in car and truck accidents are forced to endure. Although we can be proactive to protect others while driving on the roadways, there is no guarantee that other motorists are going to take our safety into consideration. In fact, the majority of accidents are caused by the negligent actions of motorists. Unfortunately, not everyone makes it out of vehicle accidents alive.
Every year, more than 1,100 people lose their lives in motor vehicle collisions throughout our state. In some cases, victims are involved in accidents with semi-trucks, trains, and other commercial vehicles. The size and weight of 18-wheelers, combined with traveling at high rates of speed, increase the chances that people involved in collisions with them will be fatally injured. When victims lose their lives in truck accidents, their families are often left with overwhelming pain and suffering. When victims lose their lives in commercial vehicle accidents, their families are often left with overwhelming pain and suffering. In many cases, these accidents force families to spend tens of thousands of dollars on unexpected funeral costs. Although it may seem like no amount of compensation could ever make us whole again after experiencing the loss of a loved one, filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Cleveland helps grieving families collect the compensation they need to cover the costs they face after losing a loved one.
Working with a law firm after losing a loved one will ensure you are in the best position possible to hold wrongdoers accountable and get the justice and compensation you deserve. The Cleveland wrongful death attorneys at Rumizen Weisman, Co., Ltd. have extensive experience helping families get the justice they deserve after losing loved ones in collisions. Our attorneys provide trusted and effective legal guidance that ensures those harmed by the negligent actions of others are able to move forward after enduring a tragic and unexpected loss. If you were injured in an accident, or your loved one lost their life, as a result of another driver’s negligence, contact our car accident attorneys in Cleveland at (216) 658-5500 to see how we can help you. Schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you.
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