Lincoln County, OR – Two-Car Crash on Highway 20 near MM 3 Takes Life of David Weaverling

Lincoln County, OR (April 20, 2023) – Authorities confirmed that 70-year-old David Weaverling lost his life as a result of an automobile accident that took place in Lincoln County on Monday morning, April 17.

The calls for assistance came to the Oregon State Police at approximately 10:00 a.m.

LSP reports show that Weaverling was driving a Toyota RAV4 eastbound on Highway 20 when his vehicle collided head-on with a gray Toyota Tacoma.

The driver of the Tacoma, 29-year-old Summer Lovell, suffered injuries in the accident. Lovell was transported to an area hospital for the treatment of serious injuries.

Weaverling was fatally injured in the crash and pronounced deceased at the scene.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We hope Summer Lovell is able to recover quickly.

Our condolences go out to the family of David Weaverling at this time.

Fatal Car Accidents in Oregon

Fatal accidents in Oregon take the lives of hundreds of people annually. There are many instances where these accidents are preventable. Common causes of fatal accidents here in the state of Oregon include:

• Reckless driving
• Fatigued or drowsy driving
• Poor weather conditions
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Drunk driving
• Failure to obey traffic signals and signs
• Defective vehicle parts

When drivers engage in reckless actions while operating their vehicles, it can have devastating consequences on the lives of those sharing the road. Losing a loved one can be incredibly difficult to deal with. Many families struggle to move forward. If your loved one has died due to a fatal accident, your family may be able to pursue legal action. A wrongful death lawyer in Lincoln County can help you better understand your rights and fight to ensure you are able to get justice.

At Kivel & Howard, our car accident lawyers are truly passionate about providing the best legal services possible to every client we represent. Rest assured that our team will work tirelessly to ensure the person who caused the death of your loved one is held accountable. We will fight to help your family get the maximum amount of compensation possible for all of the damages you face. This includes full and timely compensation for:

• Medical expenses related to the deceased person’s final illness or injury
• Lost wages and benefits the deceased person would have earned
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering of the decedent before death
• Pain and suffering that you experienced as a result of your loved ones passing

Our dedicated legal team truly understands how difficult it can be to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. For this reason, we will fight to ensure justice is served. To see how our team can help you during this very difficult time, contact our Oregon personal injury law firm at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 to schedule a free consultation.