A man got out of his car after a minor crash took place on the Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic County, NJ, according to police. It was at that moment that he was struck by an SUV. He died at the scene of the accident.
Minor crashes can have fatal outcomes in cases like this and others, and when they occur, piecing together what happened can be challenging. In this situation, the family may need to seek legal guidance from a wrongful death attorney to determine who is responsible for the losses.
A Complicated Loss Over a Small Accident
Very little information is available about this accident, but what police have said is that the 29-year-old man got out of his car and was struck by an SUV on the expressway. He died at the scene of the incident. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and spoke to police about what occurred.
According to more details of the incident, the man had stopped on the Expressway after striking the guardrail in what police described as a minor crash. His car was disabled in that contact, though no insight was provided about why he struck the guardrail in the first place.
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Complex cases like this are hard for everyone to navigate. When your family member dies as a result of a car accident, be proactive. Seek legal guidance from an attorney at Kwartler Manus who can help you recover damages and seek justice for your losses. Call today for a free consultation.