The driver of a box truck was cited for failing to yield the right of way following a car crash on Route 302. Police was forced to close Route 302 for about two hours after the crash. The driver of the truck was attempting to turn when it collided with an oncoming sedan traveling on Route 302. One driver complained of pain and was taken by ground ambulance to a nearby medical center in Portland to evaluate injuries.
There are multiple traffic laws for yielding the right of way. For instance, at stop signs, uncontrolled intersections, turning, etc. When attempting to turn left, the driver must yield the right of way to any oncoming traffic to avoid a car crash. Failing to yield the right of way is a common cause of car accidents and can lead to significant injuries and damages.
Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that 94 percent of motor vehicle accidents are caused by driver error. Failure to yield is a leading cause of car accidents in America. Drivers who cause an accident by failing to yield are to be held liable for any resulting accidents.
When a driver gets behind the wheel, they take on the responsibility of being safe. This included following all rules of the road regarding yielding to other drivers in certain situations. Failing to yield may result in a citation if a police officer finds you at fault.
What makes these types of accidents different from others is that often the injury victim drives into the car that fails to yield. Failure to yield accidents happen in situations such as the following.
Sometimes, the police may wrongfully cite a driver involved in a failure to yield car accident. If you have been wrongfully cited for a car accident, contact the experienced attorneys of Parke Gordon Law Firm to handle your case. You need an experienced, professional and trusted personal injury attorney on your side to fight for you. Contact the law office of Parke Gordon Law Firm today to get started on your case.
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