Chad Gow Arrested in Aurora Commercial Vehicle Accident
Delivery van driver faces vehicular assault charges after multi-car crash 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 on Monday, according to police.
He faces charges of vehicular assault resulting in serious bodily injury, vehicular eluding, reckless driving and resisting arrest.
A white delivery van, driven by Gow, 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.
Gow 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 Bond Legalses such as this to ensure the rights of the victims are protected.
Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that "Speeding continues to take thousands of lives each year, and NHTSA data shows young drivers, especially young men, are often involved in these fatal crashes. Choosing to drive too fast puts everyone at risk and leaves families facing devastating loss, emotional pain, and financial hardship."
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 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
Formica noted that "Commercial vehicle accident claims require immediate preservation of fleet tracking data, dispatch logs, and speed telemetry to establish a clear chain of corporate negligence."
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.