Oxford, NY – Taylor M. Demuth Killed, Two Injured in Auto Accident on Hoben Rd near Millbrook Rd
Oxford, NY (February 9, 2023) – An 18-year-old lost his life, and two others were injured in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Oxford, Chenango County. The teen was identified as Taylor M. Demuth of Norwich.
Reports from New York State Police show the incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. near 1100 Hoben Road. A teenager identified as Ayden N. Strong, 18, also from Norwich, was traveling on Hoben Road in a 1991 Chevrolet single-cab pickup truck when he failed to properly negotiate a curve. The vehicle overturned, police said.
During the accident, Demuth suffered fatal injuries when he was partially ejected from the truck. He was pronounced deceased on-site by medical professionals.
Two other individuals present in the vehicle at the time of the collision suffered injuries. State police rendered aid at the scene along with Greene EMS, Chenango County EMS, the Oxford Fire Department and Emergency Squad, and the Chenango County Fire Coordinators.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Taylor M. Demuth at this time.
New York Car Accidents
Currently, car accidents are the leading cause of injury-related fatalities in New York. From 2012 to 2014, the state saw an annual average of over 1,000 deaths related to auto collisions. Additionally, each year, more than 12,000 people are hospitalized due to injuries they sustain in auto accidents, and over 136,000 emergency room visits are recorded.
Following a car crash, life can feel chaotic. You may be wondering how to handle the situation. This may be difficult, especially if you’re dealing with property damage, painful injuries, and communicating about what happened with the other driver/their insurance company.
Truthfully, the steps you take immediately following an injury crash are very important. If you were not at fault, you may be entitled to compensation when you file an insurance claim for damages. However, you will need to gather some information to support your claim. A car crash lawyer in Oxford can help you do this.
The only thing worse than sustaining injuries in a car accident is losing someone you love due to injuries they sustained. At Metro Law, we know how difficult a time like this can be, which is why we are here to help. Our skilled legal team has been helping bereaved family members recover full and fair compensation for decades.
We will stop t nothing to get you the financial compensation you need and deserve in order to recover from the damages related to your loved one’s accident. Compensation can be awarded for funeral costs, medical care, property damage, pain, suffering, loss of future earning capacity, current wage loss, and more.
Contact a wrongful death lawyer in Oxford at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you.
Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified. If you have identified any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us immediately, and we will correct the information or remove the post.
Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.
