Chardon, OH — A man was killed in a car accident that took place on Monday, December 1, 2014. The accident happened on State Route 44, around 9:00 in the morning.
Mauricio Dasilva was attempting to pass a vehicle in the northbound lane of 44 and crashed head-on into another vehicle in the south lane. That car was being driven by Timothy Roos. Roos was killed in the accident. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene.
Both men were wearing seat belts at the time. Alcohol is not suspected as a contributing factor.
Dasilva sustained minor injuries in the accident and emergency workers took him to a local hospital.
Police have brought multiple charges against Dasilva, including driving under suspension and vehicular homicide. Police are continuing to investigate.
Scene of the Accident
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News reports say that police have brought Dasilva up on multiple charges. It’s important for those who are involved in accidents like these to know that police charging a driver has no bearing on any claim they themselves might file. Police handle the criminal side of things, while victims must take it upon themselves to handle the civil side. Insurance carriers — regardless of who is at fault — aren’t required to pay you anything following an accident. They only pay when someone forces them to. A thorough investigation and plenty of evidence proving a case is vital, because it’ the insurance company’s job to work against you.
— Grossman Law Offices
