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Rollover Accident Kills 1, Injures 2 Passengers

Fatal Rollover Crash Details on Hollywood Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV

Posted Nov 26, 2024 by Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers |

The Clark County coroner’s office is saddened and dismayed to report that a recent fatal car accident that happened on January 26th may have been the result of a successful suicide attempt. The victim, 42-year-old Cheri L. Trucinski, was reportedly driving with a 46-year-old male passenger and a minor under the age of 18, who was in the backseat.

At around 7:20 P.M., the car approached the 3800 block of Hollywood Boulevard. It remains unclear if there were any conversations or arguments happening inside the vehicle, but what we do know is that the driver suddenly and intentionally swerved off the road and into a K-barrier. She continued to barrel forward, striking several more K-barriers along the way. After striking one barrier at a specific angle, the entire car started to flip over.

After rolling over several times, the car eventually came to a stop in the desert.

Emergency medical responders were called out to the scene of the accident. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Later, a coroner confirmed the victim’s cause of death was blunt force trauma. The 46-year-old male was treated at the scene with minor injuries, but the minor child suffered “substantial” injuries. Both passengers were taken to the Sunrise Hospital to recover.

The loss of life is tragic, especially in cases involving mental health struggles. When such incidents result in injuries to passengers or bystanders, Nevada law provides specific legal protections under NRS 41.130, which covers actions for personal injuries by wrongful act or neglect.

Injured passengers typically have several options for pursuing compensation:

  1. Estate Claims: Victims can pursue a personal injury claim against the deceased driver’s estate. This process follows Nevada’s standard personal injury procedures, with compensation potentially covering:
    • Medical expenses (current and future)
    • Lost wages and earning capacity
    • Pain and suffering damages
    • Emotional trauma and mental anguish
    • Rehabilitation costs
  2. Insurance Coverage: Even if the estate has limited assets, victims may seek compensation through:
    • The deceased’s auto insurance policy
    • Their own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
    • Personal injury protection (PIP) if available
    • Medical payments coverage

Understanding Passenger Rights in Nevada Vehicle Accidents

Nevada law provides strong protections for injured passengers, recognizing their unique position as non-liable parties in most accidents. Under NRS 41.141, Nevada’s comparative negligence statute, passengers rarely share fault in vehicle accidents, strengthening their position for compensation claims.

Key aspects of passenger claims in Nevada:

  • Passengers can often claim against multiple parties, including the vehicle’s driver, other involved drivers, and various insurance policies
  • The statute of limitations under Nevada law gives passengers two years from the accident date to file a legal claim
  • Passengers under 18 have special protections, with the statute of limitations typically extending until their 18th birthday

If you’ve been injured as a passenger in a Las Vegas vehicle accident, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys to understand your legal options. Our team can help evaluate your claim and identify all potential sources of compensation.

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