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A red "Wrong Way" road sign against a cloudy sky

Multiple new outlets reported about the early Saturday am fatal crash on 35W in North Minneapolis. The Minnesota Star Tribune summed it up :

A 21-year-old Crystal man died in a wrong-way collision early Saturday on Interstate 35W in northeast Minneapolis, authorities said.

Aman Mukhtar Mohamed died after his Chevrolet Malibu, heading south in the northbound lanes of I-35W, collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling north near NE. Johnson Street shortly before 6 a.m., according to the State Patrol.

The reports are the deceased had been drinking.  The other driver was taken to the hospital.

The numbers suggest this is a growing issue:

Wrong way driving causes hundreds of deaths each year. 

  • In 2018, 445 people died in wrong-way driving crashes in the US
  • In 2019, 502 people died in wrong-way driving crashes in the US
  • In 2020, 507 people died in wrong-way driving crashes in the US
  • In 2021, 697 people died in wrong-way driving crashes in the US ( numbers from the Federal Highway Association)

The studies suggest the reasons as:

  • Driver confusion

    Fatigue, alcohol impairment, and lack of attention can lead to driver confusion 

  • Road conditions

    Poorly lit roadways and ineffective signage can contribute to wrong-way driving 

  • Road layout

    Misinterpreting road layouts on divided highways can lead to catastrophic outcomes 

  • Vehicle age

    Drivers with older model vehicles are more likely to be wrong-way drivers 

Ideas are available to prevent this problem :
  • Ignition interlock devices
  • High-visibility enforcement operations
  • Driving refresher courses for older drivers
  • Signs and signals to warn drivers they are going the wrong way
  • Red reflective markers on ramps
  • Flashing LED lights

The important thing is that early investigation can help uncover the reasons.  Each case is different and it is important to make sure that you get individual advice for any collision you are involved in. For each of those who were injured  and for the the family and friends of those who were killed, our hope goes out that you are getting the medical and emotional help that you need.

If you, your family, or someone you know is in an accident, it is worth taking the time to sit down and talk to an experienced law firm with success in helping people who are injured through no fault of their own. The consultations are free and it allows you to figure out what rights you have after an injury.

 

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