The widow of a man that was killed in a car accident has filed a
wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the truck that crashed into her husband's car, as well as the company the man was driving the truck for, as reported by the Magnolia Reporter.
C.A.H., 55, died as a result of a car accident at 7:05 in the morning of March 3, 2010 at the intersection of U.S. 79-82. C.A.H. was driving a 2000 Monte Carlo westbound on East North Street when D.T.'s company-issued Chevrolet truck, traveling northbound, crashed into him.
There were no other occupants in either car.
C.A.H.'s widow, A.H., is the administrator and personal representative of her husband's estate. A.H. filed the suit in Columbia County Circuit Court in the week ending June 22. Named as defendant s in the suit are the driver, Magnolia resident D.T., and his employer, Perritt & Vickers.
Perritt & Vickers, a construction company, owns the truck D.T. drove at the time of the collision.
Prior to his death, C.H. was employed as a social studies teacher at Springhill Junior-Senior High School and as the pastor of the Free Union Baptist church.
The lawsuit states that C.A.H. was driving in a prudent and careful manner as he entered into the intersection.
The suit says, "This intersection is controlled by a traffic light which is believed to have been functioning properly on the date and time of this collision. Based on a witness account and investigation, the traffic light at the time of this collision signaled a green light for traffic traveling on North Street and a red light for traffic traveling on U.S. 79. Mr. (C.A.H.) proceeded through the intersection at a prudent speed. When his vehicle was fully in the intersection, it was struck violently by a vehicle operated by defendant, (D.T.)."
The suit further alleges that D.T. was negligent due to his failure in keeping a lookout for other vehicles, keep his vehicle under control, to drive at a safe speed and to stop at the traffic signal.
The suit stated, "At the time of the collision, defendant (D.T.) was operating a vehicle owned by defendant Perritt & Vickers and was acting in the course and scope of his employment with Perritt & Vickers. As such, the negligence of defendant (D.T.) is imputed to defendant, Perritt & Vickers, and it is vicariously liable for his action of negligence."
The suit seeks damages for medical and funeral expenses, loss of life, pain and suffering and loss of future earnings. As C.A.H. left behind a wife and four children, mental anguish, and other damages, are also claimed.
The suit seeks a trial by jury and a monetary judgment of over $75,000.
Loosing a loved one causes tremendous loss and grief. If you feel that your loved one has died due to the actions of another person, you have grounds for a lawsuit. Contact a personal injury lawyer to best serve your needs.