Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog
In Boutelle v. Boutelle, a case from the Supreme Court of Wyoming, a brother and sister were involved in a single vehicle accident. Brother was driving, and sister and three other passengers were from Wisconsin. The accident occurred on an interstate in Montana.
Sister filed a car accident lawsuit in Wyoming against her brother. Sister alleged brother was driving in a negligent manner. Specifically, she said her brother drove into a foggy area and slammed on the brakes, which caused the rear end of the car to slide sideways. When the vehicle slid, it ran off the road, into the median, and rolled one and a half times.
Sister’s complaint specifically alleged brother failed to maintain a proper lookout, was driving too fast for road conditions, failed to maintain control of the car, violated state traffic laws, and was driving in an unreasonable manner.
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During the reckless driving trial, Werth testified that may have been going 90 mph but argued that he never reached 100 mph. At trial, a state trooper also testified he followed worth on the beltway for approximately half a mile at 105 mph before he pulled over the suspect. The officer approached the car with almost completely tinted windows and drew his weapon but then put it back in his holster when he saw Werth. The officer testified Werth was polite as said he was pushing his luck by driving that fast.
While this accident ended without anyone being injured, each year, deadly car accidents involving MBTA trains and other forms of public transportation occur throughout the greater Boston area. These cases, which involve MBTA as a defendant, often involve more complex litigation than cases involving private defendants.
First responders arrived and transported victim to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Authorities do not know the cause of the crash at this time and are continuing to investigate. MSP’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and Crime Scene Services sections have been tasked to assist the local fire department to determine why this tragic car accident occurred.
The Boston two-vehicle crash occurred just after 1 p.m. in the westbound lane of Interstate 90. Police are stating that Carr was the only person involved in the accident who was taken to the hospital. Carr is reported to have suffered from minor injuries. He was treated and later released from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) following the accident.