San Diego, CA –Marine Killed in Rollover Crash That Injured Six Other Marines

San Diego, CA (May 11, 2019) – Camp Pendleton Marine 1st Lt. Hugh C. McDowell, 24, of Washington D.C. was killed and six other Marines were hurt in a Southern California rollover crash at Camp Pendleton near San Diego.

McDowell passed away when a light armored vehicle rolled over during training about 9 a.m. Thursday, May 9.

Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid the injured parties. The six injured Marines were transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The Marines are from the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Hugh C. McDowell who passed away as a result of this fatal accident.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

We also send healing thoughts to the injured Marines at this time. Our thoughts are with them all during this difficult time as we hope for a full recovery.

Rollover Crashes in California

Rollovers are extremely dangerous and they have a higher fatality rate than many other kinds of crashes. Of the nearly 9.1 million passenger car, SUV, pickup and van crashes that occurred in one year, however, only 2.1 percent involved a rollover. Despite that, rollovers also accounted for nearly 35 percent of all deaths from vehicle accidents. In one year, more than 7,600 people died in rollover crashes – but the majority of them were not wearing safety belts. If you are a driver or a passenger in a rollover collision, seek a knowledgeable attorney to work with your case and get you the compensation you deserve.

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or passed away due to an accident involving a rollover, seek the help of an attorney with solid experience. Brady Law Group can help you deal with the legal pitfalls of this situation and help you handle claims with insurance companies. We offer experienced truck accident attorneys who can help you in your time of need. Please contact us today at 866-478-6483.

Note: 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 by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group 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.