Salt Lake City, UT (October 27, 2020) – A 38-year-old man has been arrested for driving under the influence after he was involved in a car accident along Interstate 80 on Friday, October 23rd that resulted in the death of a man.
According to police documentation, Ryan Cody Davis was driving the wrong way down the westbound lanes of the interstate, near the intersection for 7200 West, when he collided with a car being driven by 29-year-old Todd Neely.
Neely sustained serious injuries during the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Todd Neely, at this time.
In 2018, Utah’s fatal car accident rate dropped for the second year in a row, making the number of fatalities that occurred on the state’s roadways as low as they have been in years. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, in that year, there were 264 vehicular fatalities, the lowest number since 2014, which saw 256 car accident-related deaths.
When victims are injured in accidents caused by the negligence of other drivers, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance from a skilled and knowledgeablecar accident attorney in Salt Lake City as soon as possible. When victims are harmed in collisions, through no fault of their own, they are often able to obtain compensation from wrongdoers to alleviate the financial costs they face for medical treatment, lost wages, property repairs, and a variety of other economic and non-economic damages.
At Jardine Law Offices P.C. P. C., ourUtah personal injury attorneys fight aggressively to ensure our clients get the justice they rightfully deserve. Our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys review the circumstances surrounding each of our clients’ cases to determine the most appropriate course of action. We put together solid legal claims that we leverage against defendants while demanding full and fair compensation for victims. Our team has keen attention to detail and we strive to do everything in our power to get our clients the maximum amount of compensation available for their claims so they can move forward in the best position possible to reach their goals in recovery. If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of another person’s actions, contact ourUtah personal injury attorneys at 801- 350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation to see how we can help you.
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