Craig Smith Dead and 3 Hurt in Lancaster Crash on 10th Street and Avenue H-12
LANCASTER, CA (February 21, 2021) – Saturday night, Craig Smith, 66, died and his three passengers suffered injuries in an accident on 10th Street and Avenue H-12.
The broadside collision occurred when the driver made a U-turn into the path of another car.
This incident occurred at 5:20 p.m. on 10th Street West at Avenue H-12, said Lt. Jonathan Hoyt of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
Hoyt added that the male driver, a Lancaster resident, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Moreover, a man and two women inside the vehicle with him sustained injuries. However, the authorities haven’t disclosed the extent of their injuries.
On the other hand, the other vehicle’s driver suffered no injuries.
Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of Craig Smith.
In the wake of a serious accident, it is important to protect your rights by hiring a personal injury or wrongful death attorney. Oftentimes, accidents cause more severe bodily damage than initially inspected by medical personnel.
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Those impacted must recognize they may have the authority to file a suit. This may be the most beneficial step towards recovery.
Filing a claim will help alleviate the financial burden a serious or deadly crash has generated.
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal, while ensuring your rights are protected,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
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