Driver with both hands on phone causes fatal crash, killing Kyra Faith Hayes, 16, in St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Woman with both hands on phone causes fatal crash
The preliminary investigation reveals a 2007 Ford Taurus that was being driven by a 21-year-old woman from Big Lake drifted into the lane occupied by the teen driver, from Beldenville, Wis., causing her to swerve suddenly and lose control of the Oldsmobile.
Teen killed in crash caused by woman who had both hands on phone
Authorities responded to the scene of the crash around 3:21 p.m. on Friday, on the 400 block of Highway 35 in the town of Troy and found a 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada in the ditch.
GoFundMe: Kyra Hayes Memorial
Kyra is one of several siblings, and is the daughter of Ione & Luke Hayes . This loss has been a shock and a tradegy to the community of Ellsworth and River Falls, Wisconsin. Their friends have established this Go Fund Me campaign in their name to help cover funeral expenses during this unexpected and devastating tragedy.
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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.
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