Basketball Player Killed in Single Car Crash
The Johnson City Press reports that a promising young sophomore basketball player at East Tennessee State University was killed in a single car accident on I-64 in Shelby County thirty-five miles East of Louisville when his car hydroplaned and skidded off the roadway. The Press reported that Shelby County authorities noted that a storm had just ended and the victim was speeding when he hit pooled water and lost control. His car veered into a banked median and flipped twice. The young man was not wearing a seat belt and he was ejected from the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
It’s sad to say, but as an experienced Tennessee car accident lawyer I see this kind of situation everyday. Teen drivers are especially at risk for making errors in judgment when driving. Weather conditions play a major role in highway safety and a thoughtful driver should take them into consideration when traveling on the highway. Couple wet roads with worn tires and excessive speed and you have a recipe for disaster. In this case the death of a young man in the prime of his life.
If you are the victim of a Nashville or Tennessee automobile accident we urge you to contact our car accident attorneys today for a free consultation. When you hire an auto accident attorney from Phillip Miller & Associates, you’re getting a qualified and dedicated lawyer. Details about our attorneys and staff can be found by viewing our website at seriousinjury.com where you can get to know the men and women who will be looking out for your best interest.
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