Wednesday afternoon rear-end crash involving pickup truck was on Interstate 49
JASPER, MO, (November 13, 2024) - Two people died and two others were injured Wednesday afternoon in a rear-end motor vehicle collision along Interstate 49 in Jasper County.
Erick Marroquin and Veronica Chavez lost their lives Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident along Interstate 49 in Jasper County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the driver of a 2003 Toyota Corolla traveling southbound along I-49 began to fall asleep around 3 p.m. As a result, the Toyota significantly slowed and was struck from behind by a 2017 Ford F-250 pickup truck.
Two passengers in the Toyota, 33-year-old Erick Marroquin and 27-year-old Veronica Chavez, tragically died at the site of the crash.
The driver of the Toyota and a third passenger were taken to Mercy Hospital with moderate injuries.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,915 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2021, an increase of over 10 percent from 2020.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, a 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, an experienced auto accident attorney.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the results of any investigations, the family members of Erick Marroquin and Veronica Chavez may pursue a wrongful death claim. Survivors of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline, said, “Grieving families of victims are sometimes overwhelmed by the legal processes that are in place to protect their rights. An attorney can be a valuable and compassionate resource to help guide a family during difficult times and ensure that those left behind receive the restitution they are entitled to.”
“No amount of money is enough for a victim or their family to deal with the trauma and pain they experienced after a catastrophic crash. However, an attorney can help ease the financial burden and provide a path forward,” Bond stated.
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