Middleborough, MA — Police have identified 33-year-old Jonathan Tetreault as the man who suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Sunday, August 9, 2015.
The accident took place on Interstate 495, around 12:45 in the morning. Tetreault is a tow-truck driver and was in the breakdown lane of the interstate, preparing to move a disabled vehicle.
Tetreault was hit by a Honda Civic being driven by a 29-year-old who hasn’t had his name released. Tetreault suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
The driver of the Civic, along with a passenger were both taken to Good Samaritan Medical Center for minor injuries.
The accident is being investigated.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
It’s important to remember that there are two components to accidents like this. The first involves the fact that it happened while the victim was on the job. That means that they’ll very likely be eligible for workers’ comp benefits. Workers’ comp law usually prohibits an injured employee from filing any type of claim against their employer, but those laws don’t apply when it comes to third parties. That brings us to the second component. When a third party is found to be responsible for an accident — like, say, a driver who’s not watching out for tow trucks on the road — the victim can file a claim against them. Let’s keep in mind that the driver of the Civic nearly killed this man. He needs to be held responsible for what happened here.
— Grossman Law Offices
