According to a recent article, a fatal accident occurred in Naples, Maine, on Thursday afternoon when a man standing in a driveway was struck by a vehicle. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies and Naples firefighters responded to the scene on Roosevelt Trail shortly after 4:10 p.m. Investigators determined that a 29-year-old West Baldwin man driving a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee swerved to avoid another vehicle, left the roadway, and hit a parked 2013 Ford van in the driveway. The impact struck the pedestrian, who died from his injuries.
Multi-vehicle accidents, often called chain collisions or pileups, are among the most chaotic and dangerous roadway events. While most people picture them happening on highways and involving only drivers, pedestrians are also at serious risk — especially in areas with crosswalks, sidewalks, or driveways close to busy roads.
At Peter Thompson & Associates, we’ve seen firsthand how devastating these accidents can be for pedestrians. In this post, we explain how chain collisions happen, why pedestrians are particularly vulnerable, and what legal options may be available to injury victims.