Orange, CT – Car Accident at Derby Ave & Mapledale Rd Intersection

March 19, 2021

Orange, CT (March 19, 2021) – Around 4 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, March 18, a car accident occurred at an intersection in Orange.

According to Orange Police, the accident happened when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Derby Avenue and Mapledale Road. Police confirmed that 38-year-old Andre Tinney was driving a Pontiac Bonneville and 26-year-old Samuel DeBerry was driving a Mazda 3 in the area. At the time, Tinney was exiting Mapledale making a left turn at the intersection. The two vehicles collided as they entered the intersection at the same time.

Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. Tinney was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while DeBerry and the front passengers in both vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries.

Police did not say if charges are expected but their investigation continues at this time.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Car Accidents in Connecticut

3/19 Orange, CT – Car Accident at Derby Ave & Mapledale Rd IntersectionEvery year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen in the state of Connecticut. These accidents take place in many different areas but intersections are some of the most dangerous. In fact, millions of intersection accidents take place every year throughout the U.S. In one recent year, it was determined that approximately 2.5 million intersection accidents took place due to the reckless acts of others. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye when drivers are not paying close attention to the roads around them. Being injured in a car accident can impact your life in many ways, which is why you should seek the help of a legal advocate.

The aftermath of a Connecticut car accident can leave you feeling both helpless and alone, leaving you with questions that you may not be able to answer on your own. For instance, what evidence can help you show that another party is to blame for your accident? Will your claim be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? What should you say when you speak with the insurance company for the first time? These are questions that a Connecticut personal injury attorney will be able to answer.

At the Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr., our accident attorneys have diligently assisted those injured in car accidents throughout the years. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in your accident. Our attorneys will help you navigate the legal system and work toward compensation for a wide array of financial aspects. Please contact a Connecticut accident attorney at (860) 231-9535 to find out how we can help you.

Note: The Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. uses outside sources in the creation of these accident news posts. These independent sources include news broadcasts and news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts regarding serious accidents that occur in and around Connecticut.  Our team of writers has not independently verified the specific details surrounding this accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is inaccurate, please notify us immediately and we will make the correction to reflect the most accurate information available as soon as possible.  

Disclaimer: Attorney Michael L. Chambers, Jr. has been in private practice for more than twenty years, and he and his team have taken pride in serving his community. The goal in writing these posts is to bring awareness to the dangers associated with driving and operating various motor vehicles in Connecticut in hopes that drivers will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being involved in a serious accident. None of the information provided in this post should be considered legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post is not representative of the actual accident scene.

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