Taxi Driver Killed in Toronto Car Accident

I'm Andrew Iacobelli, a Toronto Car Accident lawyer. During the early morning hours of Sunday, March 19, 2017, a high-speed accident involving two vehicles took place on York Mills Road east of Hedgewood Road in Toronto.

What Happened?
Officers from Toronto Police Service responded to a call for a personal injury collision on York Mills Road at approximately 2:55 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived on the scene they determined that a 2016 Mercedes-Benz heading eastbound on York Mills Road left the roadway, struck a utility pole on the south side, and then returned to the roadway and collided with an eastbound 2014 Toyota taxi cab. 

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Was Anyone Injured or Killed?
Yes.  Sadly, the driver of the Toyota, a 49 year-old man was pronounced dead shortly after accident.  The lawyers and staff at Iacobelli Law Firm offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man killed in this Toronto car accident.  

Toronto Police Are Investigating
In the immediate vicinity of the accident, York Mills was closed while investigators collected evidence. Both vehicles involved required towing from the scene as they both sustained major damage as a result of the impact. This accident is being investigated by the Toronto Police Service, and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
 
Family of Victim May Be Able To Make Claim
In Ontario, when someone is killed as a result of a motor vehicle accident, the surviving family members may be able to make a claim for wrongful death benefits.  Wrongful death compensation can include claims for the loss of guidance, care, companionship, support and services of their loved one.

Toronto Car Accident Lawyer
Andrew Iacobelli is a Toronto Ontario car accident injury and wrongful death lawyer.  If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a Toronto or Ontario car accident, you owe it to yourself and your family to know your rights under Ontario law.  We offer prospective clients a no-obligation, and confidential FREE CONSULTATION with an experienced personal injury lawyer.  

Andrew Iacobelli and the team at Iacobelli Law Firm only represents injured victims and their families.  Andrew Iacobelli is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum - membership is restricted to personal injury lawyers that have obtained settlements and verdicts in excess of one million dollars.

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