Joseph Stengel Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on US 95 [Tonopah, NV]

Injuries Reported in Fatal Collision on Highway 95

Tonopah, NV (November 15, 2022) On November 2, 82-year-old Joseph Stengel died after a multi-vehicle collision on US 95.

Reports say that the collision involved a gray Nissan SUV, a blue Dodge Ram pick-up, and a blue smart car.

Officials say that the northbound Nissan attempted to pass another vehicle, entered the southbound lane. Consequently, this placed the Nissan directly in the path of the southbound smart car.

The Nissan driver was not able to go back to the northbound lane, and the SUV struck the left side of the smart car.

Authorities say that the impact of the crash caused the smart car to spin and end up in the center lane oh the southbound lane, where the Dodge pickup hit the car.

NHP pronounced the smart car driver 82-year-old Joseph Stengel dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Nissan driver did not suffer injuries, while the Dodge driver suffered minor injuries.

Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal collision.

Sweet Lawyers extend our sympathies to the family of Joseph Stengel. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

When a Loved One Dies in Traffic Collision

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one in a traffic incident similar to the fatal collision on US Highway 95 is devastating.

More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case. You need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred as a result of the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved families can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain amount of time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

So, to the family of Joseph Stengel, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

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