1 dead, 5 hurt in Wednesday morning crash at Garfield Avenue and 390th Street
December 11, 2024 | Sioux, IA
One person died and five others were injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle accident at an intersection near Sioux Center.
According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Chicago resident Maikol Segobia was a passenger in a Honda Fit traveling northbound along Garfield Avenue at approximately 5:25 a.m. Around that time, the Honda failed to yield at a stop sign at 390th Street and collided with an eastbound Chevrolet Impala.
Maikol Segobia was fatally injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and 390th Street near Sioux Center.
Tragically, Segobia was declared deceased at the site of the crash.
Five additional people, including both drivers, were hurt and taken to Sioux Center Health for treatment. Subsequently, two people were transported by helicopter to other hospitals for additional treatment.
The incident remains under investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
According to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 40 percent of car collisions occur at road intersections, and the cause is usually related to running a stop sign or a stoplight. Some of the reasons drivers blow through stop signs and traffic lights include impatience, reckless driving, and distracted driving.
“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 investigation, the family of Maikol Segobia may pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members 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.
"In the wake of a catastrophic accident, families deserve peace of mind. Completing an independent investigation while big insurance corporations want to weaken your case requires an attorney with full knowledge of the complex legal process and resources to fight by your side.
"Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is an unimaginable tragedy. While no amount of compensation can bring them back, an experienced attorney can hold responsible parties accountable and help secure justice for your family."
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