By Rick Shapiro, Eastern Shore Accident Lawyer

A Subaru and Toyota Tacoma slammed head-on into each other resulting in the tragic death of John R. Lutz, Jr. He was only 32 years old.

The accident occurred on Route 13 south of Route 677 in Accomack, Virginia (VA), according to WAVY.com.

The exact details of what caused the car wreck are still unknown, but we do know that the driver of the Subaru was charged with reckless driving.

Reckless driving is categorized as a Class 1 misdemeanor and includes speeding in excess of 80 mph, failing to give a proper signal, driving with an obstructed view, and passing a school bus. The penalty, if convicted, can include up to one year in jail, up to $2,500 in fines, and suspension of driving privileges for up to six months. 

Penalties aside, we can’t forget a life was lost in this terrible accident. Mr. Lutz had his whole life ahead of him and it was taken away because of another driver’s recklessness actions. My deepest condolences go out to Mr. Lutz’s parents, John M. and Barbara E. Lutz. Losing a child is a pain I wish no parent had to endure.

About the Editors: Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm handling Eastern Shore VA injury accident law and we have handled thousands of car and truck accident cases, including many on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Check out our case results to see for yourself. We are familiar with Route 13, including people from Accomack, Onancock, Chincoteauge, Wachapreague, and Cape Charles, Bloxom, Eastville, Exmore, Greenbackville, Machipongo, Mappsville, Melfa, Nassawadox, Onley, Tangier, Temperanceville, Wachapreague, and Wallops Island. We provide free injury case consultations, so call us toll free at 1-800-752-0042. Our injury attorneys also host an extensive injury law video library on Youtube. Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included among the “Best Lawyers in America” 2010 Edition. These two, along with fellow attorney John M. Cooper were named 2010 Virginia “Super Lawyers” For Personal Injury Law (less than 5% of outstanding lawyers are chosen), and our firm includes attorneys selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical, respected law firms. We provide this blog as a pro bono public service.