Bullitt County, Kentucky Crash Claims Life
Brooklyn Hartman of Bardstown, Kentucky died as a result of injuries she sustained in a head-on collision on Ky. 245 near Clermont, Kentucky in Bullitt County. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kentucky State Police (KSP), who are investigating the wreck, said that a van driven by Mary Cloyd, also of Bardstown, left the roadway, struck a guardrail, re-entered the roadway and crossed over the centerline striking the vehicle driven by Ms. Hartman. Ms. Cloyd was also seriously injured.
Our sympathies and condolences go out to the friends and family of Ms. Hartman as they deal with grieving process for this unparalleled loss. We also wish and hope for the quick and speedy recovery of the Ms. Cloyd.
The KSP say the reason the van left the roadway is unknown at this time. Although the police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause, and they typically good job, it is often important for someone involved in this type of accident, or a surviving family member or friend, to do their own investigation. Many times a thorough investigation will reveal information not identified in the police investigation, causes other than driver error and responsibility of other parties.
Hiring a lawyer experienced in handling car wrecks can assure a victim of such a wreck, or the family, that their interests and rights are being protected. A lawyer experienced in handling car and truck wrecks will know what to do to uncover any information and underlying causes that do not appear on the surface and may go unrecognized in other investigations. This crash is a good example of when it may be difficult to determine the cause of a wreck and a full, complete and thorough investigation is necessary. Did some defect exist that caused the van to leave the road? Was it recently repaired or serviced where something was done to it that would cause it to leave the road? Were the drivers wearing seat belts?
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