February 26, 2010 – West Yarmouth, Mass. – A West Yarmouth police officer suffered minor personal injuries after he crashed into a telephone pole during heavy rain on Thursday night.
According to Cape Cod Times, the single-car accident occurred at about 6:50 p.m. when the officer struck the pole with his police cruiser on West Yarmouth Road. The weather-related crash caused extensive damage to the front of the vehicle. The officer was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for the treatment of minor personal injuries.
The officer’s identity has not yet been released. The single-car accident is still under investigation, but it is noted that visibility was likely hindered because of the steady rain.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2008 Massachusetts Crash Statistics, there were 363 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Massachusetts.
Car Accident Liability Issues
In such cases, it is always in the victims’ best interest to contact an experienced West Yarmouth, Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, who can analyze all aspects of the incident, identify the negligent parties and hold them accountable. If an auto product defect or mechanical malfunction is suspected, it is always a good idea to preserve the crashed vehicle, unaltered so it can be examined by an expert carefully for product defects, mechanical malfunction and other evidence.
