Cazh’mere Green dies in Independence car accident, police say
The 19-year-old passenger succumbed to injuries days after a Jeep vaulted off an embankment and struck a tree
Cazh’mere Green, 19, of Kansas City, died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle car accident on East Truman Road near Glenwood Avenue in Independence, on April 18, according to police.
The westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee left the road just after midnight. The SUV vaulted off a grass embankment and slammed into a large tree.
Two people were taken to a hospital in serious condition. The passenger succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators cited speed as a cause in the wreck. The crash remains under investigation.
Why did the Jeep leave East Truman Road?
While police continue to investigate the exact sequence of events that led the driver to lose control, independent examinations often reveal critical details about vehicle speed and trajectory. National Legal Analyst Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. "When I hear about high-speed collisions, I think about the profound grief those families carry. In these crashes, the margin for error disappears, turning ordinary mistakes into deadly consequences."
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, aggressive driving and speeding cause approximately 500 traffic death statewide each year.
What rights do passengers have in Missouri crashes?
Families of passengers killed in single-vehicle wrecks often face complex insurance claims, as the liability typically falls on the driver of the vehicle they were riding in.
"Grieving families of victims are sometimes overwhelmed by the legal processes that are in place to protect their rights," noted National Legal Analyst Stefano Formica, of Bond Legal
If your loved one has been killed in a car accident, please contact our National Legal Analyst Bond of Bond Legal today for a no-cost analytical consultation.
Missouri wrongful death statute
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.080, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. Missouri applies pure comparative fault. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and aggravating circumstances damages.