Woman injured in car accident caused by man who overdosed

Car accidents happen all the time across our state. Many of them are typical fender benders that are frustrating and inconvenient. Unfortunately, a lot of other accidents happen due to the reckless and negligent behavior of drivers on the road. These accidents could and should be avoided, but instead often leave innocent bystanders injured.

Recently a 33-year-old woman was sent to the hospital after her car was hit by another vehicle in New Hartford. This was definitely not your typical fender bender as the driver had reportedly used some type of drug and lost consciousness while driving. To make matters worse, the 34-year-old man was unlicensed and was using the car without permission.

He apparently lost consciousness after overdosing and rear-ended the woman’s vehicle. That sent the woman’s vehicle into the back of a car being driven by a 61-year-old man. While a news article did not detail that man’s injuries, it is very possible for him to experience whiplash symptoms days or weeks after the accident.

The man who caused the accident had to be revived using Narcan, which is an antidote that is used to help those who have overdosed on certain drugs.

The three vehicles involved in the crash were all heavily damaged and had to be towed from the accident scene. Thankfully this accident did not result in any deaths or severe injuries, but the negligent aspect is evident here. Those injured due to the reckless behavior of another driver may benefit from pursuing financial compensation to cover their medical bills and income lost while spending time recovering from injuries.