Rocky Witt Fatally Injured in Nevada Mine Bus Crash, Multiple Others Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Elko News
A motor vehicle accident involving a bus and a tractor-trailer left two people dead and multiple others injured Saturday morning, August 24, 2019.
As reported by ElkoDaily.com, “[a] truck hauling ore struck a bus carrying [mining company]…employees north of Carlin, causing two fatalities and multiple injuries.”
The collision happened shortly after 6 a.m. on State Route 766 about six miles north of Carlin.
14 passengers on the bus were cared for at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital and six were sent for treatment to Reno and Salt Lake City.
According to the report, one passenger on the bus, “Rocky Witt,…was fatally injured in the accident.”
The driver of the tractor-trailer was also fatally injured in the accident.
The investigation is ongoing.
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As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, the family of Rocky Witt may elect to seek justice and file a civil claim for their loss. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle claims, and the legal team at the firm suggests that Rocky Witt’s family should retain a law firm without delay to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before this evidence is damaged or destroyed. Also, under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Rocky Witt will most likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. In addition, any other victims may elect to file claim for their injuries.
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