Woman Killed on N. Sanderson Avenue
A 33-year-old woman named Ashley Jachelski was killed early Saturday morning in an accident.
The traffic collision took place on February 19th just before 3 in the morning.
According to reports, the crash occurred on N. Sanderson Avenue north of W. Ramona Expressway.
The accident was caused when an SUV crossed into the path of another SUV, causing a head-on collision.
Sadly, Jachelski died at the scene despite life-saving measures. She was one of the involved drivers in the wreck.
The other driver suffered unspecified injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police shut down N. Sanderson Avenue for a period of time following the accident.
Investigators are still working to determine liability.
JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ashley Jachelski.
Head-on collisions are without a doubt the most dangerous types of crashes. They may only account for 2% of accidents, however they make up 10% of all deadly crashes.
The Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) has found that:
- 75% of head-on crashes happen in rural areas
- They are most common on two-lane highways
- Failure in negotiating a curve on the road causes 23% of all fatal head-on collisions
- 58% of head-on collisions result in a fatality
If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.
