Are Louisiana drivers losing control of their vehicles?

The News Star reported yesterday that a head-on collision in Ouachita Parish killed both drivers. The accident occurred Wednesday in the early morning hours, when a 1996 Chevrolet truck traveling east on Louisiana 34 suddenly crossed the center line and hit a westbound 2000 Chrysler van head-on.

Both the Chevrolet driver, 42-year-old Emmitte Fleming and the Chrysler driver, 39-year-old Steven Green, were pronounced dead at the scene. They were both from West Monroe.

The reason why the Chevrolet truck steered away from its lane is unknown as the Coroner’s Office is still awaiting autopsy results.

The attorneys of the Young Firm wish to convey their warmest sympathy to the families and friends of both victims.

The renewed tragedy of this accident raises again the question on how so many crashes are the result of vehicles steering away from their normal path. There could be many causes, like:

• Driver distraction;
• Driver falling asleep;
• Driver under the influence of alcohol, medication or illegal drugs;
• Speeding;
• Stroke or other medical event.

The number of crashes in Louisiana due to a sudden loss of control by the driver is staggering. Apart from accidents like the above reported head-on collision, single vehicle accidents and roll-over crashes are reported every week.

Most of these accidents are deadly, for the simple reason that none of the drivers involved can see the accident coming and react in time to either avoid or lessen the impact.

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If you have been the victim of a serious car or truck accident caused by someone else contact immediately the attorneys of the Young Firm for a FREE consultation on your case at (504) 680-4100 (local) or (866) 660-7220 (toll free) or by sending us an e-mail.