Woman Killed After Being Ejected from Vehicle in Virginia Auto Accident
August 3, 2011
A Virginia auto accident claimed a 29-year-old woman’s life after she was ejected from her vehicle. Channel 12 News reports that police were called to the accident scene, southbound lanes of Route 288 about a mile north of Route 360, at approximately 7:30 PM.
The crash occurred when the woman ran her Jeep Liberty into the back of a Mitsubishi Outlander. The collision caused her to lose control of the Jeep and careen off the side of the road. Her vehicle struck a guardrail was flipped over several times. The woman was not wearing her seat belt when she crashed, and was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to Chippenham Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries.All passengers in the Outlander were wearing seat belts and sustained only minor injuries. Authorities believe speed was a factor in the accident, but do not suspect alcohol to have been involved.
Thousands are injured and killed in Virginia auto accidents every year, and victims face overwhelming expenses related to recovering. If you’ve been involved in an accident that was no fault of your own, Virginia Auto Accident Attorneys with Geoff McDonald & Associates might be able to you collect compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Contact them immediately for a free consultation.
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