Fatal crash

73-Year-Old Driver Dies Alone on West Shore

A 73-year-old driver hit something on West Shore Expressway before dawn. His Dodge crumpled at the front. According to police, he died in the driver’s seat, belted in and alone.

1fatality
December 5, 2022date
4:30 a.m.time

What We Know

A 73-year-old man driving north on West Shore Expressway at 4:30 a.m. hit an object and sustained fatal chest injuries. According to the police report, he was alone in a Dodge sedan and wore a lap and shoulder belt. Police recorded “Physical Disability” as a contributing factor. No other people were reported injured.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 73; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2017 DODG -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Left Front Bumper; Damage: Left Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Physical Disability

Where

West Shore Expy

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