One Dead, Two Injured in Kent, Ohio Commercial Vehicle Accident
The Summit Metro Crash Response Team is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024. The accident occurred just east of Edgewood Drive in Kent, Ohio, after a Chevrolet Malibu struck the back of a parked Spectrum truck while an employee was gathering equipment.
William A. Williams, 55, of Kent, was declared dead at the scene as a result of the crash. William was an unrestrained passenger in the Malibu.
Following the accident, the Spectrum employee, a 33-year-old Akron man, was taken to Summa Health System’s Akron Campus, and the driver of the Malibu, a 50-year-old Kent man, unidentified at this time, was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. Both suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash is still under investigation. According to Kent Police Lt. Mike Lewis, speeding and alcohol are believed to be factors. It is not clear what caused the accident at this time.
Those injured in the wreck may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Personal injury claims and wrongful death claims are likely to result from the accident. Contact a local personal injury attorney to discuss your options.
Attorney Geoff Jones is an Ohio personal injury attorney. He handles truck accident injury cases, serious motor vehicle accident injury cases, and wrongful death cases throughout the state. Work with a Columbus car accident lawyer from The Jones Firm for a free case review.
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Geoff Jones is the CEO and Managing Partner of The Jones Firm, a personal injury law firm in Columbus, Ohio. With years of experience in personal injury law, he has zealously represented clients in a wide range of legal matters, including car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, wrongful death, and other cases.
Geoff received his Juris Doctor from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and is a member of the Columbus Bar Association. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including being selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2022-2023.