Tragic Semi truck Accident Kills Elderly Couple

The most tragic car accidents are often preventable. For example, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 30 Americans die in motor vehicle crashes involving an impaired driver every single day. That means there is approximately one preventable death on U.S. roads every 51 minutes. 

Of course, driving while texting, or even driving while incredibly tired, can be as dangerous as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident that was somebody else’s fault, don’t wait to contact legal representation. Call Eells and Tronvold at 319-393-1020 to speak with a personal injury attorney in Cedar Rapids today.

Elderly Couple Dies in Accident

KCRG reports on a fatal collision between a minivan and two semitrailers that occurred late last week. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened around 4 p.m. in the afternoon, when an 88-year-old man failed to stop at an intersection. His 84-year-old wife was in the car.

The couple was heading south through the intersection on a county road when a truck heading eastbound struck the minivan, spinning it into the path of another truck. Responders pronounced both the man and his wife dead at the scene. The truckers were not injured, and police are still investigating the accident. 

Collision Sends Two to Hospital

KWWL reports on a collision that occurred late last week at the intersection of 16th Avenue and 80th Street SW in Cedar Rapids. According to police, a 50-year-old man who was driving a GMC Sierra truck and heading northbound pulled into the intersection when an 86-year-old man driving a Buick Regal heading westbound struck him. The Buick driver had his wife in the car, and neither was wearing a seatbelt. 

Responders rushed both the man and woman to Mercy Hospital, where staff treated them for serious injuries. The driver of the truck refused treatment at the scene, and police are still investigating the crash.

Rollover Crash Kills One

According to KCRG, the Iowa State Patrol responded to an accident scene earlier this month to find the remnants of a rollover crash. Police found the 27-year-old driver after he had failed to navigate a turn safely and rolled into a ditch instead. 

Authorities claim the vehicle rolled over twice before striking a telephone pole and coming to a stop. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time, and responders pronounced him dead at the scene. 

Don’t Wait to Speak With a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or a family member has been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless driving, don’t wait to speak with a personal injury lawyer. At Eells and Tronvold, we have extensive experience in personal injury law, and we put our clients first. Call us at 319-393-1020 to arrange a consultation and speak with a qualified attorney today.