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According to WHSV.com, two people died in an accident on Route 11 on the morning of April 7. Virginia State Police were called to the crash on Lee Highway near College Lane at 7:59 a.m.
Officials stated that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 11 when it pulled into the center turn lane. A vehicle ahead was stopped in the turn lane and, according to witnesses, the pickup truck swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid the stopped vehicle. When the Silverado swerved to the left, it went into the northbound lane and collided head-on with a northbound 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, according to police.
Both the 65-year-old driver of the Silverado and the 33-year-old driver of the Cavalier died at the scene.
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Motor vehicle accidents are one of the top causes of death in the United States. Car accidents kill over 30,000 annually, and car accident injuries can cause death long after the accident occurs.
As injury attorney Julie Heiden explains in the video above, while truck and car accidents are sometimes caused by uncontrollable circumstances, many accidents happen because of driver errors, such as distracted driving. Driver error puts everyone else on the road in danger. Common driver errors include:
- Inexperienced driving
- Driver Fatigue
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
Driver mistakes cause or contribute to a majority of car accidents. If you or someone you know was killed due to a negligent driver, you may be able to recover for your losses. Call our firm today to schedule a free consultation to find out if you have a cause of action.
Koonz’s Tip of the Week: Every driver should have an emergency road kit in his or her car containing warning devices or road flares, jumper cables, a jack, rope and tools.
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Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia Injury Attorneys
Source: http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Serious-Accident-Closes-Route-11-Near-Weyers–254176101.html