Chad Gow Arrested in Aurora Commercial Vehicle Accident
Delivery van driver faces vehicular assault charges after multi-car collision injures four
Chad Gow, 34, of Denver, was arrested following a multi-vehicle accident that injured four people at East Sixth Avenue and Potomac Street in Aurora, Colorado, on Monday, according to the Aurora Police Department.
He faces charges of vehicular assault resulting in serious bodily injury, vehicular eluding, reckless driving and resisting arrest.
A white delivery van was seen driving on sidewalks, entering oncoming traffic and running multiple red lights before speeding into the intersection and causing the pileup.
Officers had attempted to stop the van earlier but called off the pursuit when the driver fled.
Two pregnant women were among the four people hurt in the collision. One of them suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
He was taken into custody after resisting officers at the scene, police said.
Why did the delivery van speed through the Aurora intersection?
While the exact timeline of the crash is being investigated, Candice Bond said it is important that a competent attorney handles investigations into cases such as this to ensure the rights of the victims are protected.
Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that "Excessive speed in commercial vehicle accidents drastically reduces a driver's reaction time and increases the force of impact, often turning a routine intersection into a catastrophic scene."
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was a cause in 29% of all traffic deaths nationwide in 2022.
What are the legal options for the injured pregnant women?
Commercial delivery companies often deploy rapid response teams to accident scenes to mitigate their liability before victims fully understand the extent of their injuries.
Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal, noted that "In delivery van accidents involving reckless speeding, victims can pursue civil claims against both the driver and the employing company to cover mounting medical bills and long-term care."
Under Colorado law, individuals injured due to another party's negligence may be entitled to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Colorado personal injury claims
Victims typically have three years from the date of a motor vehicle crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Colorado. Successful claims can secure compensation for emergency medical treatment, ongoing physical therapy, lost earning capacity, and emotional distress.