There have been laws enacted all over the United States that deal with sending and receiving text messages while driving. Alaska has such a law as well, and it's obvious why this conduct is illegal. Distracted drivers are dangerous for others, and this is only exacerbated when someone is texting while driving after consuming alcohol. Surprisingly, this is what is suspected of a man who was involved in a head-on Alaska car accident that injured someone else.
According to authorities, this suspected Alaska DUI accident occurred on Sunday just after midnight on Phillips Field Road in Fairbanks. Roger Dean Ostbloom, 40, was allegedly sending a text message while driving his Ford pickup truck, and while doing so he drifted into the oncoming lane. Despite efforts to void him, Adam Storm was hit by the drifting vehicle and injured. He was taken to the hospital with a serious leg injury. Mr. Ostbloom was ultimately arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle with a screen device operating, felony second-degree assault and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Alaska Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and hopes to Mr. Storm in that he makes a fast and full recovery from the injuries he suffered. It seems that he did nothing wrong in this Fairbanks car accident. In addition, this suspected Fairbanks DUI accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Alaska car accidents. Every year, 10,000 such crashes occur, leading to 3,000 injuries and to nearly 100 fatalities.
Alaska Car Accident Lawyers
It seems relatively clear that the man who was arrested was at fault for the crash that occurred. If that turns out to be the case, it's possible that the man who was injured could file an Alaska personal injury lawsuit against that driver. If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate him for his medical costs, lost income and his pain and suffering.
If you have been injured by a negligent driver, you need to seek the help of Alaska car accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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