Waterbury, CT (March 13, 2024) – A woman lost her life after a fatal traffic accident in Waterbury. The incident occurred on the morning of March 12 at around 8:30 a.m. Sources say a mother and her two toddlers were involved in a collision on Jersey Street. All three were transported to a nearby hospital shortly after the accident. The mother, identified as Jermiyiah Pegues, 23, was pronounced deceased a short time later. Her children, both three years old, suffered from minor injuries. Police in Waterbury continue to investigate.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. We hope for the quick recovery of the injured victims.
Connecticut Car Crashes
In Connecticut, hundreds of people lose their lives each year in traffic accidents. In 2022, 368 individuals reportedly died due to fatal auto accidents in the state, which was the highest number of fatalities recorded in the state’s history. Additionally, 2022 was the first year in which the state recorded more than one fatality per day related to car crashes. The majority of auto accidents in Connecticut and throughout the United States are caused by negligent driving.
Especially in the past decade, negligent driving has become the main cause of over 94% of auto accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. Drivers who speed, travel while fatigued, intoxicated, or distracted, risk their own lives and the lives of everyone around them on the road. In the past ten years, driver distraction has become the most common form of driver negligence seen among American drivers, causing over 400,000 auto accidents per year and about 3,000 deaths.
When you or a loved one is injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you are undoubtedly going through a rough time. You may have a family member with serious injuries who is stuck in the hospital recovering, or, even worse, you may have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another person. If you have wrongfully lost a loved one in an accident caused by negligence, you should work with a wrongful death lawyer in Waterbury who can help you financially recover.
At Kanca Law Firm LLC, our wrongful death attorneys have been working to help the surviving family members of crash victims for many years. We will stop at nothing to get you the financial compensation you need and deserve at this time. Damages like funeral costs, burial expenses, and more may be eligible for compensation when you file a personal injury claim with our firm. Do not hesitate to contact our office to learn more about how we can help you at this time. You can reach us at 203-806-7003.
