Tragic Car Accident Kills Two Teens
In Wells, Maine, two teenagers died tragically in a single car accident shortly after midnight on Saturday, September 11th. The accident occurred at around 12:40 a.m. on Tatnic Road. Christian Lumenello, a 16-year-old, was driving a Ford Taurus and traveling east-bound at high speeds when he went over a knoll on the road that caused the car to become airborne.
Lumenello lost control of the vehicle when it came back down and the car slid sideways into a tree. The accident caused Lumenello and his passenger Austin Dykes to be killed instantly. His passenger died instantly on the scene and Lumenello was taken by life flight to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead shortly after 3am.
5000 teenagers between the ages of 16 and 20 die in fatal car accidents each year. While many accidents involving teenagers are due to the teen drivers' lack of experience, there may be other factors that are not immediately noticeable, such as manufacturer defects, brake failure, and dangerous roadways. After any such accident, you should contact an attorney who can investigate all possible causes of the accident.
