Details of the Crash
The crash occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on eastbound I-70 near Jefferson Avenue in Washington, PA, when a pickup truck traveling the wrong way slammed head-on into a sedan driven by 32-year-old Joscelyn Vith.
Victim and Legal Status
Joscelyn Vith was rushed to a nearby hospital after the crash with serious injuries, but unfortunately succumbed. The pickup’s driver, Leandre Woods, initially fled the scene but later turned himself in at the Washington County police station. He is hospitalized and will be arrested and charged once released.
Wrong-Way Driver Incidents and Risks
- Wrong-way driving increases likelihood of head-on collisions which almost always result in severe injury or death.
- National and local efforts try to decrease wrong-way incidents with improved signage, lighting, and safer road design.
Legal Options After Wrong-Way Crashes
When a wrong-way driver’s negligence causes death, wrongful death claims may allow families to seek damages for medical bills, funeral costs, loss of support, and emotional suffering. Solid evidence like police reports, witness statements, and crash reconstruction is crucial.
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