Last week, a high-speed accident resulted in a car that was torn to pieces. One passenger was a casualty of the car accident.

Pennsylvania State Police report that a 2000 Honda Civic was driving at high speeds southbound along Route 563 when it collided into a utility pole. A passenger of the vehicle died at the scene after he was ejected from the car.

According to initial investigations, the motorist of the speeding car failed to move around a bend in the road. He ultimately crossed the opposite lane of traffic and slammed into a pole. After the incident, witnesses viewed the Civic on one side of Route 563, while the other half was positioned on the other side.

As the wreckage was investigated, authorities shut down the roadway. As the investigation unfolds, the surviving family of the fatal victim will probably have many questions. Why was the motorist speeding? Why didn't his vehicle negotiate the turn? Was the accident preventable?

All of these questions are important. Moreover, if authorities reveal that the motorist was at fault for the accident, this might provide legal rights for loved ones of the passenger. While no amount of money can bring back the victim, family members could potentially achieve greater closure through a wrongful death suit.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a serious motor vehicle accident, you may benefit from speaking with a skilled personal injury law attorney in your area. A lawyer can help you assess the matter.

Source: NBC10 Philadelphia, "Car Torn in Half in Deadly High-Speed Crash," Dan Stamm, April 23, 2013