Jefferson, CO (September 27, 2021) – A 17-year-old female from the Cedar Hill area has lost her life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Jefferson County early Sunday morning. At around 1:45 a.m., on September 26, the Missouri State Highway Patrol was requested on-site at a crash on Carol Park Road.
Reports from local authorities indicate that a 17-year-old female was driving a 2013 Ford Fusion north on Carol Park Road when the vehicle became involved in a collision near Woodland Drive. The Ford went off the road and struck a tree and a utility pole.
A 17-year-old female passenger in the car suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
18-year-old Jenna Viehland, the driver of the Ford, and a 17-year-old male passenger were all transported via ambulance to Mercy Hospital for care.
18-year-old Ross Carmickle was transported to Mercy Hospital via Survival Flight for the treatment of serious injuries.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the girl who lost her life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Missouri
Missouri Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration both report that the state of Missouri ranks 19th out of all fifty states for people most likely to be involved in fatal accidents. Nearly 1,000 people lose their lives each year in collisions across the state. The year 2020 saw an increase of 12% in the total number of people fatally injured in crashes.
When victims lose their lives in accidents, their families are often left behind to deal with overwhelming consequences. The mental and emotional impacts are only made worse by the towering financial burdens they face. In some cases, families have legal options available to help them hold negligent drivers accountable. Families may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs associated with funeral arrangements, lessen the impact of lost wages, and various other economic and non-economic damages.
Reaching out to a wrongful death lawyer in Jefferson can help your family get the justice and the compensation you deserve after losing a loved one. A wrongful death suit serves to provide families with compensation for damages related to the losses suffered due to the loss of a loved one. These damages can include loss of wages/support, funeral expenses, punitive damages, loss of companionship, and various others.
Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our team at Peterson & Associates P.C. will help you to understand the legal options available to you in the aftermath of a fatal car accident. Our car accident attorneys in Jefferson strive to help our clients maximize their recoveries so they can get the medical treatment they need without worry. Not only is it crucial that families are able to get full and fair compensation after losing loved ones in crashes caused by negligent drivers, but we are dedicated to helping them gain peace of mind in knowing they can move forward and overcome the challenges they face.
If you have lost a loved one due to a car accident, and you would like to explore legal options available to you, contact our Missouri personal injury attorneys at 816-888-8888 as soon as possible. Schedule a free case of evaluation with our team to see how we can help you.
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