Kawasaki Mule Rollover: 8 Year-Old Lexington, Kentucky Girl Dies On UTV Possibly Subject Of Recall
A Kawasaki Mule ride turned deadly for 8 year-old Destiny Marie Haney when it rolled over on her and crushed her to death. Destiny was a third grader at Deep Spring Elementary School in Lexington. Our sympathies and condolences go out to the friends and family of Destiny.
A wreck like this one involving a utility vehicle (UTV) raises many questions. It is imperative that a full investigation take place to determine if there were any factors at play causing this tragedy that are not readily apparent and to preserve evidence. Several models of the Kawasaki Mule were recalled because of a defect that could lead to a loss of steering control, which is apparently what happened in this crash. Other questions should center around the permission given to and supervision of underage drivers.
Although the police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause(s), and they typically good job, it is often important for someone involved in this type of accident, or a family member or friend, to do their own investigation. Hiring an attorney experienced in handling car, truck and UTV wrecks can assure a victim of such a wreck, or the family, that their interests and rights are being protected.
An attorney experienced in handling car, truck and UTV wrecks will know what to do to uncover any underlying causes that do not appear on the surface and may go unrecognized in other investigations. For instance, I have seen many car and truck accidents where it first was thought and reported that a seat belt was not in use, but later the facts indicate the seat belt was in use, but failed to work properly.
Dangerous and defective products are responsible for many injuries and death nationwide. Our profession calls this area of law products liability. Consulting a lawyer experienced in handling these matters is usually easy. Most lawyers will provide a complimentary initial consultation to evaluate a claim or case and let the person know if they can help.
This consumer protection and accident victim information is provided by Louisville, Kentucky attorney Will Nefzger, a partner at Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC. Click here, and it will take you to a page containing biographical and contact information and here to e-mail Will directly.
