Accident that Killed Normal West Student still under Investigation

http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/accident-that-killed-ncwhs-student-still-under-investigation/article_99b720ad-bf3a-58c8-a225-f2ed5b6ebdfc.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1

Of course, many people’s lives changed forever.

Accident investigations and reconstruction bring some measure of closure. They explain what happened and why.

Uber self-driving car kills Pedestrian

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/03/19/uber-self-driving-car-kills-arizona-woman/438473002/?csp=chromepush

Tragic accident, of course.

Will raise all types of legal issues, in addition to regulatory concerns. Uber, designer, and driver on the hook. Potential defenses include pedestrian crossing at undesignated area.

Springfield Man Accused in fatal wreck found not guilty

http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180206/springfield-man-accused-in-fatal-wreck-found-not-guilty

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Even if person is found not guilty in criminal trial, a civil charge may result in damages for negligence. Money damages depend on whether the driver violated the rules of the road and the passenger suffered as a result.

 

Probe continues after 2 kids hit by car near Westville trunk-or-treat event | News-Gazette.com

A 7-year-old boy and his 12-year-old sister are in separate hospitals after being hit by a small four-door vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Westville-area woman near Zamberletti Park.

Source: Probe continues after 2 kids hit by car near Westville trunk-or-treat event | News-Gazette.com

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Investigation reports and witnesses are important in these type of cases to establish liability and damages.