Weather a Factor in Yarmouth Police Cruiser Accident

February 29, 2010 - Yarmouth - Investigators have concluded that the car crash that injured Yarmouth Police Officer Melissa Alden occurred because of the stormy weather that swept the area last week. According to reports in The Cape Cod Times, Alden was injured last Thursday night when she lost control of her police cruiser on West Yarmouth Road.

The police cruiser drove off the roadway and crashed into an embankment on the side of the road. Officer Alden suffered personal injuries that were not life threatening. She was treated at Cape Cod Hospital. Investigators believe Officer Alden lost control of her cruiser because of rain and heavy winds.

Car Accident Liability Issues

In such cases, it is always in the victims' best interest to contact an experienced SouthCoast, Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, who can analyze all aspects of the incident, identify the negligent parties and hold them accountable. If a product defect or mechanical malfunction is suspected, it is always a good idea to preserve the crashed vehicle, unaltered so it can be examined by an expert carefully for product defects, mechanical malfunction and other evidence.