In Jessamine County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
After a Jessamine County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a Jessamine County injury attorney can help.
Michael Osland died Tuesday from his injuries. His sister, 5-year-old Lauren Osland, died Sunday, the day of the crash. The children were passengers in a pick-up that was hit head-on by an SUV on U.S. 27 in Nicholasville.
It was approximately 4:30 p.m. when 51-year-old Jeffrey Tuggle was driving a pickup truck on Frankfort-Ford Road when he veered off of the roadway and crashed into some trees. His passenger, identified as Marlene B. Chaffin, 56, was ejected from the truck and then crushed beneath it.
A Nicholasville woman is dead tonight after a collision involving a telephone pole.
The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. Saturday on North KY 33 and Old Shakertown Road in Boyle County.
Six people, including three children, were killed and four were injured Thursday night after a station wagon traveling north on U.S. 27 in Nicholasville lost control, crossed the median and hit a van head-on, police said.
