Christopher Richert, 49 of New Bedford lost his life in a single-vehicle pickup truck accident on Route 3 in Plymouth Monday afternoon.
How Did the Accident Occur?
According to state police, Richert was driving south when his pick-up truck went off the road, struck several trees and rolled over. Richert, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the rollover accident is still under investigation.
Massachusetts Seat Belt Law
Richert was not wearing a seat belt at the time of his accident, which is regrettable since it has been proven time and time again that seat belts save lives in motor vehicle accidents, especially in crashes with trees and rollovers.
Section 13A of the Massachusetts Seat Belt Law states, “No person shall operate a private passenger motor vehicle or ride in a private passenger motor vehicle, a vanpool vehicle or truck under 18,000 pounds on any way unless such person is wearing a safety belt which is properly adjusted and fastened…”
While the monetary fine for not wearing a seat belt in Massachusetts is $25, the real cost can be catastrophic in a crash. It can cost a person their life.
Pickup Truck Accident Statistics
According to the FARS reports on the NHTSA website, there were 17,902 fatalities from light truck accidents in the United States. Of them, 2,471 deaths were due to collisions between trucks and a fixed object.
If your loved one has been traumatically injured or killed in a Massachusetts truck accident, contact the experienced Boston personal injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group, LLC who will help you determine the negligent party and take the best course of legal action.
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