A Riverton woman was killed in a three-car accident on Interstate 15 near the 9000 South exit in Sandy around 7:45 pm on Monday, April 12, 2010. Carolina Coss, 37, a passenger in the Chevrolet Cavalier driven by her husband, was traveling at freeway speeds northbound on I-15 when they lost control of their vehicle. Carolina Cross was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. Utah Highway Patrol spokesman Cameron Roden confirmed that Carolina Cross died at the scene from the injuries she sustained in this multiple car crash.

What Caused the Fatal Car Accident?

Utah Highway Patrol confirmed in an interview with the KSL News, that the fatal car accident occurred due to a combination of heavy rains and the high speed that the Coss’ vehicle was traveling at. Sgt Anthony Carrubba of the Utah Highway Patrol stated, “In these conditions it only takes 65 to 70 miles per hour. If you hit a wet patch, you can very easily lose control like this driver did.” Mr. Coss lost control of his car and veered to the far right lane from the far left lane, striking two cars before coming to a complete stop at the right side barrier. It took emergency crews over two hours to clean up the debris from the wreckage and restore traffic flow through the area. Fortunately, the occupants of the small sedan and pickup truck that were hit by the Coss vehicle were not hurt in this tragic fatal Utah car accident.

My heart goes out to the husband and family members of Carolina Coss for their tragic and sudden loss. Please keep this family in your prayers as they go through this difficult time of losing someone they love such a violent manner.

Beware: Weather as a Contributing Factor to Utah Car Accidents

As personal injury and auto accident attorney that has practiced in Salt Lake Valley for years, it still surprises me that so many Utah residents don’t know how to drive appropriately for Utah weather. Albeit Utah is in the desert, this gorgeous state is still vulnerable to a variety of weather conditions including sudden heavy snowstorms or rain storms like we have had in the past couple days. Nasty weather makes roads slick, visibility is lessened and everyone becomes more vulnerable to being involved in a Utah car accident. As motorists, we have the responsibility to slow down and maintain extra distance between the vehicles in front and to the side of our vehicle. Safety should be the number one priority when we are out on the road. Teaching your kids how to drive in snow conditions is imperative. Taking control when the driving conditions are out of your control is essential to defensive driving.

Hiring an Experienced Utah Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to the negligent behavior of someone else, the skilled personal injury and auto accident attorneys of the Christensen Law Firm can help you navigate through the difficult legal process and complex insurance world to ensure you and your family’s interests are respected. You can contact our office at (801) 506-0800 to schedule a FREE no obligation consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.