77-year-old driver is facing homicide charges for a Pittsburgh vehicle crash.
Pennsylvania – July 28, 2022
Reckless driving by a 77-year-old man whose vehicle stored information that he was traveling at 145 mph before a single vehicle car crash that resulted in the car’s passenger suffering fatal injury support homicide charges for this tragic Route 28 roadway accident over a year ago. The driver is also facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving, and other traffic violations including speeding in addition to the homicide charge. When Pennsylvania State Police officers arrived at the single-vehicle accident scene involving a red Chevrolet Corvette, the driver claimed he was not planning to go so fast after routinely hitting 60, 70, or 80 miles per hour just to open it up and then slow down. Multiple witnesses saw the Corvette traveling at a high rate of speed and switching lanes.
Accident reconstruction.
Police say that a Trooper who serves with the department as a Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist was called to assist at the scene and his investigation found the following:
- No restrictions or visible roadway hazards were present at the time of the crash
- No adverse weather conditions were present at the time of the crash
- No mechanical failures could have caused or contributed to the crash
- Both driver and passenger were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash
- Driver’s aggressive driving was ‘attributable’ to the crash
Police say that the Corvette system log revealed he was driving at a maximum speed of 145 miles per hour prior to the crash and the vehicle resting along an embankment on the right side of the highway. An experienced accident lawyer at Scanlon & Wojton Law Firm can assist accident victims surviving loved ones recover damages when a wrongful death occurs.
Wrongful death.
Losing a loved one is devastating but surviving loved ones must hold negligent drivers accountable for that loss. Contact skilled legal counsel who will build a case under Title 42, Chapter 83 of the Pennsylvania General Statutes, Section 8301, defining wrongful death as one that is “caused by the wrongful act, or negligence of another.” Beneficiaries must be mindful of Pennsylvania’s two-year statute of limitations for a wrongful death legal action and contact an experienced accident attorney soon after a catastrophic accident for legal direction.
Compensation.
A personal injury lawyer, utilizing supporting Pennsylvania state-specific accident laws, can file a wrongful death legal action for damage compensation to include:
- Compensatory damages for economic losses including lost wages, medical bills, medical care, and treatment, plus household expenses and non-economic losses that include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, or companionship.
- Punitive damages when an accident lawyer can prove that a defendant deliberately, with reckless disregard, acted in a manner to cause harm to another person, punitive damages may be awarded based on the specifics of a case.
Accident reporting.
In Pennsylvania, an accident report must be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Safety within five days from the mishap if collisions result in death, injury, or significant property damage. Surviving loved ones of fatally injury accident victims have two-years to file a lawsuit from the date the death occurred.
Hire a lawyer.
Pittsburgh area accident lawyers assist in the determination of “fault” and move forward with a legal proceeding for wrongful death, personal injury loss and property damage. An experienced lawyer at Scanlon & Wojton will fight for a victim’s rights for a comprehensive insurance settlement, or court award to cover damages.
Scanlon & Wojton, Attorneys at Law
The Mitchell Building
304 Ross Street, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Phone: (412) 918-1241
Fax: (412) 235-7275
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