Lawyers in Louisville, KY know 127,524 car accidents were reported in the state of Kentucky in 2011, according to the Kentucky Traffic Crash Facts. With so many accidents happening every day, there’s no question that thousands of people have witnessed auto accidents, and yet we give little thought about what we would do under such circumstances.
Recently, in one instance where observers witnessed a car crash, the passers-by got out of their vehicles to help the motorists involved in the wreck. Unfortunately, WDRB reports that the Good Samaritans were killed within seconds by an oncoming semi-truck. While the driver of the semi-truck may be held responsible if the truck driver was negligent in a way that caused the Good Samaritans to die, the ability of surviving family members to recover compensation for losses is likely little comfort.
What to Do After Witnessing an Auto Accident
The Good Samaritans were traveling I-64 Westbound at around 11:40 a.m. when they witnessed the crash. The Good Samaritans reportedly pulled over immediately onto the shoulder of the road near the fast lane. The drivers got out to try to provide aid but were struck and killed.
Unfortunately, the driver of the semi-truck that hit the victims was reportedly trying to avoid the impaired cars from the initial crash. A spokesman from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office indicated the scene on the highway was a chaotic mess and noted that: “Cars and trucks were going over large embankments, guard rail was flying, and cars were going in every single direction.” The semi-truck driver veered into the fast line amidst this mess of cars, hitting the guard rail and then sliding down the shoulder of the road and striking the Good
Car Accident Victims
