Justin Olsen, 27, and Jacob Smith, 28, die when pickup and water tanker truck collide head-on on Highway 1804 east of Williston, North Dakota
Modified Date:
Fri, 11/20/2015 - 11:29amAccident Date:
Thursday, July 9, 2015Two men killed in crash identified
Justin Olsen, 27, Kuna, Idaho, and Jacob Smith, 28, Ray, N.D., died at the scene of the accident, the patrol said.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death
After someone dies in a motor-vehicle accident, grieving family members and friends are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone?
Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.
Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Justin Olsen
Jacob Smith
Roadway:
Highway 1804City:
Williston, NDCounty:
Williams County, ND
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