Saturday, December 29, 2012

Three injured in Pettis County when young man loses control of his vehicle

Michael Dougas age 19, Jacob Haulcy age 17, and Demeitrus Scott age 21, were all injured in one car accident in Pettis County.  The accident ended with Jacob Haulcy being airlifted to University Hospital and the other boys transported to Bothwell Hospital.  According to Corporal R.S. Smith of the Missouri Highway Patrol on December 27, 2012 at approximately 1:15 am on Drake Road at Route T the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred when a vehicle operated by Demeitrus Scott  failed to negotiate a curve and went off the right side of the roadway.  The vehicle then hit a ditch and an embankment before coming to a rest.  The reasons as to why the vehicle failed to make the turn are still unknown.  

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When involved in a one car accident many people believe that they may be out of luck on who can take care of their bills.  This may not be the case.  The operator of a vehicle is required to have insurance on their vehicle.  A passenger in a vehicle can often recover from the driver's insurance policy.  If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident like this and has questions feel free to contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Woman killed and man seriously injured in Lawrence County Train accident

In what is a strange set of circumstances a young women was killed and a man seriously injured in a Lawrence County train and vehicle collision.  The accident in Lawrence county has a horrible outcome for David Birch age 38, and Katie Wiggins, age 26.  According to Trooper Bryant May the investigating officer for the Kansas Highway patrol, on December 17, 2012 at approximately 5:25 pm O'dell Street in Marionville,  Kansas the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident took place when a vehicle operated by David Birch was struck by a Burlington Northern Train as Mr. Birch crossed the train's path with his 2006 Nissan Sentra.  Reasons are not known why David Birch tried to cross at that moment when red lights were apparently flashing.

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The death of this individual is a terrible loss to her family before the holidays and I am sure she will be greatly missed. If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced wrongful death lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Friday, December 28, 2012

Two car accident in Newton County leaves women dead and man seriously injured

Josh Vaughan age 34, of Neosho Missouri was seriously injured and Marguerite Ward was killed in a Newton County car accident.  According to Trooper Josey Long of the Missouri Highway Patrol on December 19, 2012 at approximately 5:40 pm on Business loop 49 just 4 miles south of Joplin the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred as a vehicle driven by Josh Vaughan, pulled out to pass another vehicle and hit a vehicle operated by Marguerite Ward head-on.    The reasons as to why Josh Vaughan attempted to pass at that particular time are still unknown. Marguerite Ward was transported to Freeman West Hospital but they were unable to save her and she was pronounced dead at 6:45 pm.

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When a loved one is seriously injured or killed in an accident like this you need to obtain an experienced personal injury lawyer to investigate the facts and determine whom is at fault.   If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced wrongful death lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Man killed and woman seriously injured as they wait out bad weather on side of I70

Jillian Davidson, age 25 was seriously injured and Jason Harper, age 26 was killed in an accident on I70 in Geary County.  According to the Kansas Highway Patrol on December 20, 2012 at approximately 2:25 pm on I70 about .5 miles west of K57 highway the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred when a vehicle operated by Jason Harper had pulled over on the side of I70 probably because of the dangerous road conditions.  Mr. Harper and Jillian Davidson were in there 2001 Chevy when a vehicle driven by  Jared Beary age 31, lost control of his dump truck and struck the victims.  Mr. Jason Harper was pronounced dead at 4:00pm and Jillian Davidson was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

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The death of this young man is an unimaginable loss to his family before the holidays and I am sure he will be greatly missed.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced wrongful death lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Two car accident leave two women seriously injured and 27 year old male dead.

Stephanie Toolate age 25 and Jessica Murphy age 19, were seriously injured and Cortez Robinson, age 27 was killed in an accident in Lewis County.  According to Trooper Kelly Hoover of the Missouri Highway Patrol on December 17, 2012 at approximately 9:45 pm on Missouri Highway 6, two miles west of Lewistown the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred when a vehicle was parked partly in the roadway with Hazard lights activated on the westbound side of MO6.  Robinson was standing alongside the broken vehicle in the roadway and Stephanie Toolate was standing at the front of the vehicle.  A vehicle operated by Jessica Murphy did not yield to the disabled vehicle and rear ended the disabled vehicle.  The impact caused such damage to Cortez Robinson that he was pronounced dead at the scene.  Ms. Toolate was also seriously injured and was transported to Memorial Medical Center.

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The death of this young man is an unimaginable loss to his family before the holidays and I am sure he will be greatly missed.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced wrongful death lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Texas man killed in horrific Ford County Accident

Argelio Gaytan age 59, John Martin age 29, and James Pivonka age 74, were involved in a terrible accident in Ford County Kansas where a young man named Roy Gaytan lost his life.  According to the Kansas Highway Patrol on December 19, 2012 at approximately 7:45 pm on U.S. Highway 50 about 1 mile west of 126 road the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred as a vehicle driven by Argelio Gaytan was east bound on U50, and the other two vehicles driven by John Martin and James Pivonka were traveling west bound.  Due to the weather Mr. Gaytan went left of center and struck the trailer of the vehicle driven by Mr. Martin.  A 1999 Honda driven by James Pivonka then struck the eastbound vehicle of Mr. Gaytan.  The accident resulted in the death of the passenger of the east bound vehicle, a 21 year old Texas man names Roy Gaytan.  Mr. Roy Gaytan a Texas resident, was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. 

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The death of this individual is a terrible loss to his family before the holidays and I am sure he will be greatly missed.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced personal injury lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately asist you in your time of need.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Pedestrian Accident in Ford County leaves man dead

Gary Ives, age 72 was killed in a terrible accident in Ford County Kansas.  According to the Kansas Highway Patrol on December 21, 2012 at approximately 11:15 am at 10950 101 Road, the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred as Leo Robertson age 71, was backing up from around a shop and was backing around a stationary truck when he made contact with, and ran over the pedestrian, Mr. Gary Ives.   The reasons as to why the Ms. Robertson failed to see the pedestrian are still unknown.  Mr. Ives a Kansas resident, were pronounced dead shortly thereafter. 

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The death of this individual is a terrible loss to his family before the holidays and I am sure he will be greatly missed.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced personal injury lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Semi-Truck accident leaves Stafford, KS female dead

Virginia Sell, age 78 and Jennifer Dale, age 35 were involved in an accident on December 17, 2012 with a semi-truck. Jennifer Dale was seriously injured and Virginia Sell lost her life in the Pratt County accident.   According to the Kansas Highway patrol on December 17, 2012 at approximately 3:16 pm on Kansas Highway 61 about 3 miles West of Preston the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred when a vehicle operated by Jennifer Dale was traveling eastbound on K61 when she struck a vehicle driven by Virginia Sell.  The impact then pushed Ms. Sell into a third vehicle, a 2008 Peterbilt that was traveling westbound.  No further information was given as to the particular nature of the accident. Ms. Sell was transported to Larrison Family Mortuaries in Pratt..

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The death of this individual is a terrible loss to her family before the holidays and I am sure she will be greatly missed.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced personal injury lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Two car accident leaves two dead and two injured in Gasconade County

Alanna Perlman age 49, of Rosebud MO, and Seth Thornton age 19, of Owensville MO, were killed in a Gasconade County Missouri car accident.  According to officer B.F. Baker of the Missouri Highway Patrol, on December 20, 2012 at approximately 6:45 pm on Missouri Highway 28 west of Baker Road, the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred as a vehicle driven by Alanna Perlman lost control on an icy road and crossed the center lane and was struck by a 2012 GMC truck driven by Raymond Bowers. The condition of the roadway and the reasonableness of operating the vehicle in such condition is still not known.  The Gasconade County Coroner pronounced Perlman dead at 8:19 p.m. and Seth Thornton dead at 8:21 p.m.

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Head-On collision in Lawrence County leaves one dead another seriously injured

Matthew Gann, age 32 and Brandy Acheson, age 38 were involved in an accident in Lawrence County Missouri on December 22, 2012.  The accident ended with Brandy Acheson losing her life and left Matthew Gann seriously injured.  According to Trooper Cook of the Missouri Highway Partol on December 22, 2012 at approximately 4:40 am on Missouri Highway 39 about 4 miles south of Mt. Vernon the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred when a vehicle operated by Matthew Gann crossed the center lane and struck a vehicle driven by Brandy Acheson head on.  The reasons as to why the vehicle crossed the lane are still unknown.   In accordance with state law Mr. Gann was tested for alcohol consumption.  Mr. Gann was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield and Ms. Acheson was pronounced dead at the scene.

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This accident is a very sad ordeal.  Both people involved were young with a lot of life ahead to enjoy.  It is also a horrible loss to Ms. Acheson's family before the holidays and I am sure she will be greatly missed.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced wrongful death lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Monday, December 24, 2012

4 Firefighters shot and two killed after lured to fire in NY

This is just one of the sickest things I have seen in awhile.  People have absolutely just lost their minds. To shoot people out there trying to help is just so sad.  I hope that the media never says a word about the person who did this.  In my opinion, the media that popularizes these terrible people committing these crimes is partially guilty for promulgating this absolute madness.

Here is the article in the New York Times.

By Matt Flegnheimer

Four firefighters were shot — two fatally — after apparently being lured to an early morning blaze on Monday in Webster, N.Y., a lakefront town about 12 miles northeast of Rochester, officials said.
The suspected assailant also died there of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the town’s police chief, Gerald L. Pickering, said.  “It does appear that it was a trap that was set,” he said of the blaze that drew the firefighters about 5:30 a.m.  After starting the fire, he said, Mr. Spengler assumed a “position of cover” and began firing, sniper-like, at the first responders. Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester said two firefighters were in “guarded condition.” The two others died at the scene, Chief Pickering said.  He seven homes were destroyed and had not yet been searched.  “We don’t know if there are any additional victims in those homes,” he said. 

The gunman was identified as William Spengler, 62, who lived at 191 Lake Road, where the fire began, and had served about 18 years in prison for killing his grandmother, the police chief said. Officials said he was imprisoned until 1998, and had remained on supervised parole until 2006.  Mr. Spengler’s motives were unclear, though Chief Pickering said “there were certainly mental health issues involved.”
Chief Pickering said an on-duty Webster police officer exchanged “very brief” gunfire with Mr. Spengler and “in all likelihood saved many lives.”  But, he said, authorities scoured the area for hours trying to locate the gunman before he was found dead about 11 a.m. “It’s dark. We’ve got this raging inferno with black smoke everywhere,” he said. “We flooded the crime scene with officers.”

As for whether someone else might have been in the burned house where Mr. Spengler lived, Chief Pickering said that “it is possible that a sister of Mr. Spengler is unaccounted for.” He said “at least a rifle was used” by Mr. Spengler to fire at the first responders. He noted that as a felon, Mr. Spengler was not authorized to possess weapons.  The firefighters were from the West Webster Fire Department, about four miles from the blaze, and were believed to be volunteers.  One of the firefighters was “able to flee the scene on his own,” Chief Pickering said. “The other three were pinned down at the location.” 

As he recited the names of those killed and wounded, Chief Pickering repeatedly choked up. One of the deceased, Michael J. Chiapperini, was a police lieutenant in the Webster Police Department; the other, Tomasz Kaczowka, was a 911 dispatcher for Monroe County.  “These people get up in the middle of the night to go put out fires,” he said. “They don’t expect to be shot and killed.” John Ritter, an off-duty police officer from Greece, N.Y., who happened to be driving by and stopped to help, suffered shrapnel wounds from the shooting, Chief Pickering added. The firefighters who were injured, both volunteers, were identified as Joseph Hofstetter and Theodore Scardino.Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the State Police and the Office of Emergency Management were working with local officials. He said Webster firefighters and the police had initially responded to a car fire.

“New York’s first responders are true heroes as they time and again selflessly rush toward danger in order to keep our families and communities safe,” Mr. Cuomo said. “Volunteer firefighters and police officers were injured and two were taken from us as they once again answered the call of duty. We as the community of New York mourn their loss as now two more families must spend the holidays without their loved ones.”  The fire continued to burn through the morning, spreading to several homes, before being brought under control.  Chief Pickering added that, with authorities establishing and investigating the crime scene, “it took a while to make it safe” for firefighters to move in and combat the flames. 

The site of the fire runs along a narrow spit of land that divides Lake Ontario from Irondequoit Bay. The houses in the affected area are detached wood-frame homes with yards, across the street from the lake. Chief Pickering likened the area to “a little vacation nest.”  “We have very few calls for service in that location,” he said.  Michael D’Amico, a contractor who has lived on Lake Road for 20 years, said residents were evacuated to a school. “We still can’t go back,” he said. The area is home to many summer houses, he said, but some people lived there year-round.  “A lot of times I get woken up by gunfire, but I don’t think too much of it,” Mr. D’Amico said, noting that the area often attracted duck hunters.  “Usually the gunfire comes from the lake or the bay,” he added. “This was from further down the road.”

Vince DiPrima, an assistant manager at Bill Gray’s, a diner across the bridge from the fires, said some firefighters had visited his restaurant on Monday morning. He gave them some coffee.  “The stuff that happened in Connecticut the other day, and then this,” Mr. DiPrima said.  By noon, State Police helicopters swarmed overhead. Emergency vehicles zipped past.  “It’s a weird feeling,” Mr. DiPrima said. “It’s Christmas Eve.”

Accident in Wyandotte County causes prominent KC man Randy Beery to lose life


Randy BeeryAn accident in Wyandotte county has horrible outcome for local man Randy Beery, age 36 and Katrina Kobe, age 26.  According to Ian Ingram the investigating officer for the Kansas Highway patrol, on December 21, 2012 at approximately 10:44 pm at 5000 Shawnee Drive in Kansas City,  Kansas the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident took place when a vehicle operated by Randy Beery lost control on the icy road and went off the right side of the road and struck a tree.  This was a one vehicle accident involving a 2006 Crown Victoria owned by Wyandotte County.  Mr. Beery was a prominent member of his community serving as the president for the local school board and a major in the Wyandotte County Sheriff's office.

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The death of this individual is a terrible loss to his family before the holidays and I am sure they will be greatly missed in both his personal and professional capacity.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced wrongful death lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Two injured in Johnson County car accident

Maria Oropeza-Magana age 40, of Kansas City Kansas was seriously injured in a Johnson County Kansas car accident.  According to Kansas Highway Patrol on December 11, 2012 at approximately 3:40 pm on Northbound I35 just south of 75th street in Overland Park the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred as a vehicle driven by Bernhard Dunnewind of Shawnee, slowed his car on I35, and a vehicle driven by Janette Johnson of Kansas City, swerved to avoid hitting the slowed vehicle and ultimately was T-boned by the operator of a third car, Ms. Maria Oropeza-Magana.  The reasons as to why Ms. Johnson had to take such maneuvers are unknown.  Maria Oropeza-Magana was seriously injured and taken to Overland Park Hospital for treatment.

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When seriously injured in an accident like this you need to obtain an experienced personal injury lawyer to investigate the facts and determine whom is at fault.   If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced wrongful death lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

2 car accident in Linn County leaves one dead and one injured

Stoney Whittle also known as Don Whittle, age 39 was injured and Dorthy Harvey, age 90 lost her life in a terrible accident in Linn County Kansas.  According to the Kansas Highway Patrol on December 17, 2012 at approximately 1:48 pm on Kansas Highway 7 about 8 miles west of La Cygne the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred as Dorthy Harvey  failed to yield to traffic at a stop sign and was struck by Dodge pickup truck when she failed to yield the path of Stoney Whittle.   The reasons as to why the Ms. Harvey failed to yield are still unknown.  Ms. Harvey a Kansas resident, were pronounced dead shortly thereafter.  Mr. Don Whittle was transported by EMS to a local hospital.

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The death of this individual is a terrible loss to her family before the holidays and I am sure they will be greatly missed.  Hopefully Stoney Whittle is on a path to full recovery.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced personal injury lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.

2 dead after head-on collision in Wyandotte County

Otis Estell, age 66 and William Jerdee, age 47 both lost their lives in a terrible accident in Wyandotte County Kansas.  According to the Kansas Highway Patrol on December 5, 2012 at approximately 7:47 pm on I70 Westbound at milepost 424 at the Lewis and Clark Viaduct the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident occurred when a vehicle operated by Otis Estell was driving on the wrong side of the highway without headlights. William Jerdee was operating his vehicle in the westbound lanes when Mr. Estell struck his vehicle head on.  The reasons as to why the vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the highway with no headlights are still unknown.  Both the drivers, Kansas residents, were pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

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The death of these individuals is a terrible loss to their families before the holidays and I am sure they will be greatly missed.  If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced wrongful death lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need.