Dayton, OH – Two Injured in Crash with DFD Vehicle on OH-4
Dayton, OH (February 5, 2021) – A collision involving a Dayton Fire Department vehicle resulted in injuries on Tuesday, February 2.
According to local sources, the accident occurred near the intersection of OH-4 and Stanley Avenue. The officer was outside of the vehicle and was uninjured in the crash. There was reportedly another accident involving a vehicle that collided with a wall.
For unknown reasons, the DFD vehicle was rear-ended by another car. Two victims involved in the second accident suffered injuries in the crash. Both were hospitalized for the treatment of sustained injuries. The cause of the accident has not been disclosed at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is currently in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Rear-End Collisions in Ohio
Rear-end crashes are the most commonly reported type of collision according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Statistics reveal that nearly 28% of reported crashes invovle rear-end impacts, contributing to over 2.5 million collisions each year. Annually, ear-end collisions are responsible for over 950,000 injuries and 2,000 fatalities according to data from the NHTSA. These accidents are often attributable to distracted or negligent drivers.
In most cases, the negligence of one or more parties is responsible for serious car crashes across the state of Ohio, and these collisions can leave victims with severe or life-threatening injuries. What you do in the moments immediately following a crash can greatly impact any potential Ohio personal injury claim, determining your ability to obtain a reasonable settlement. Injured parties should contact a Cincinnati car crash attorney for efficient, knowledgeable, and compassionate legal representation.
The team of lawyers at the Green Law Firm strives to help victims who are harmed in collisions throughout Ohio to ensure their rights are protected after being unfairly injured by a reckless driver. Our legal team is dedicated to fighting for victims to ensure they have the compensation they deserve to cover the medical treatment they need to make a full recovery. If you have been unfairly injured in a Cincinnati crash, contact us today at (513)769-0840 to see how we can help.
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