An auto accident on I-75 that occurred early Thursday, June 23, 2011, has resulted in the death of two men. A 37-year-old man from Broward County, who was allegedly driving the wrong way on the road, and a 44-year-old Peruvian man were involved in the accident. Police are investigating whether alcohol was a factor in the crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,382 drivers and motorcycle riders were involved in deadly motor vehicle accidents linked to driving the wrong way in 2009.
There are many different reasons a person can end up going the wrong way on a road, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, inexperience, cell phone use, distraction, or confusion. Drivers should be completely focused on the road and read road signs carefully in order to avoid driving the wrong way. If you encounter a wrong-way driver, you should try to safely pull over to the side of the road and attempt to get the driver's attention by beeping your horn and flashing your lights.
If you or a member of your family has been involved in an auto accident, contact an auto accident attorney immediately to review your case and explain your rights. An experienced car accident lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of your accident claim and determine the best strategy to fight for your rights. Call our experienced car accident lawyers today for a free consultation toll-free at 1-877-853-7466.
Ryan Hutson, Esq. is a Coral Springs auto accident lawyer at Law Offices Cytryn and Velazquez, P.A. Our attorneys offer legal representation in personal injury claims including auto accidents, slip and fall, nursing home abuse and negligence, and products liability.
The founder of our firm, Dan Irving Cytryn, is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer handling injury and accident cases in Coral Springs for 30 years. He has received a 10.0 rating on Avvo, a lawyer rating service, which is the highest rating given for a lawyer. He is also rated the highest ability and ethics rating, "AV", by Martindale Hubbell, a company rating lawyers for more than 100 years.
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