Fatal Accident Involving Flying Ice and Minnesota Uninsured Motorist Benefits
A Minnesota motorist, Bob Brobst, was killed on December 26, 2008 near Rochester, Minnesota. A 4-foot chunk of ice flew off the top of a trailer attached to a pickup truck that was headed in the opposite direction on a two lane county road. It hit his windshield, activated his airbags, and sent his car into an electrical pole on the opposite side of the road. He never regained consciousness and died from the injuries two weeks later.
Minnesota statute 169.42 and forbids any person to “throw, deposit, place, or dump” any of an extensive list of items onto public road. The list includes snow, ice, and trash.
Even in situations such as this where the other driver is unidentified, an injured person or surviving family members likely have a legal claim for money damages against their own insurer for what are known as uninsured motorist benefits. This portion of an insurance policy is in place to protect injured persons and their family members where an unidentified motorist causes injuries.
If you or a family member has suffered injuries from flying ice or other debris from another vehicle, please contact us for a free consultation: 612-338-0202, 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or free consultation form.
Reference: Jim Foti, “The rare but deadly danger of flying ice,” Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jan. 16, 2009.
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