CAR ACCIDENT CAUSED BY WRONG WAY DRIVER

The number of Americans killed in wrong-way traffic accidents has been creeping up in recent years. There were approximately 500 fatalities per year in recent years a new AAA study says. That’s a 34% increase compared to prior years. Unfortunately, it is a trend they expect to continue if nothing is done about it. Our car accident lawyers have handled many wrong way crash cases.

AAA found three common factors in cases of fatal wrong-way driving crashes vs. ‘right-way’ crashes: Alcohol impairment, older age, and driving without a passenger. Of course, the first two should be familiar to anybody with even a passing familiarity with crash statistics.

In wrong-way accidents involving multiple cars, AAA found that intoxication was a common denominator in the driver going against the flow of traffic. Alcohol impairment is, by far, the single most significant factor in the majority of wrong-way driving crashes. This unfortunately has not changed since the NTSB first issued its Wrong-Way Driving special investigation, according to the report.

In addition, drivers above the age of 70 are also more likely to be involved in wrong-way incidents. However, they also found greater risk for people driving alone. “A passenger’s presence may offer some protection against being a wrong-way driver. Nearly 87% of wrong-way drivers were alone,” AAA said. “Passengers may alert drivers that they are entering a one-way road. Also, the passenger can help the driver take corrective action before a crash occurs.”

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