1 dead, 2 injured in Saturday night wreck on Interstate 185
December 28, 2024 | Simpsonville, SC
A Saturday night two-vehicle collision along Interstate 185 in Simpsonville tragically claimed the life of one person and injured two others.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) says 36-year-old Piedmont resident Javier Visbal Ortega was behind the wheel of a Ford Focus along the southbound side of I-185 when a Toyota struck the vehicle from behind at approximately 6:30 p.m. After impact, the Ford careened into a barrier before coming to a rest.
Javier Visbal Ortega was fatally injured Saturday night when the car he was driving was struck from behind along Interstate 185 in Simpsonville.
Sadly, Ortega was declared deceased at the site of the crash.
The driver of the Toyota and a passenger in the Ford were hospitalized with unspecified injuries.
The incident remains under investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 42,514 people lost their lives in a reported 5,930,496 motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2022.
“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 of Javier Visbal Ortega 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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