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An SUV had a tire blowout on I-15 in Utah, causing the vehicle to rollover. Eleven people were in the Ford Expedition at the time of the auto accident. One man, Jose Alvarez, a 29-year-old from California, died in the accident.

The tread on one of the tires separated while the vehicle was cruising down the highway. The driver hit the brakes, causing the car to fishtail and roll over into the median. Six passengers were ejected from the vehicle, and one occupant was trapped and had to be freed by rescue officers. Injuries suffered in the auto accident included broken limbs and severe lacerations.

While the Ford Expedition is only equipped to carry eight passengers, there were 11 traveling in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Three children were sitting on the laps of adults, and only two passengers in the entire vehicle were wearing seat belts.

The majority of passengers were treated at local hospitals; however, two of the children needed to be airlifted to a hospital in Las Vegas. All of the accident survivors are expected to fully recover from their injuries.

According to the highway patrol officers at the scene, the accident could have been avoided had the driver reacted differently when the tire blew out. Instead of slamming on the brakes, she should have eased off the gas and directed the car to the shoulder of the road.

The auto accident attorneys at The Cochran Firm can help you receive the compensation you deserve if you have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another driver. Please contact The Cochran Firm today to schedule a consultation. We serve clients nationwide.

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