18-Wheeler Crash on I-35 Leaves 1 Dead
Traveling on high traffic roadways can pose serious risks for drivers as they have many other vehicles to pay attention to. Drivers may be traveling at high speeds, not allowing proper following distance or committing any number of possible accident causes. Because traffic flow is much heavier, a large car or truck accident involving multiple vehicles has a higher chance of occurring. When such an accident involves a semi-truck, the situation can be terrifying.
A pile-up accident occurred on a Texas highway when a semi-truck reportedly failed to reduce speed when traffic ahead slowed due to road construction. As a result, the truck collided with the back of a vehicle, causing a chain reaction involving four additional vehicles. It was reported that some people were trapped in their vehicles as a result of the accident and access roads were inaccessible due to the construction.
One person was killed in the accident and at least four others were severely injured. They were transported to two area hospitals for treatment. It is unclear at this time why the driver of the truck did not slow to avoid the accident, and police should continue to investigate. It was also not reported whether any charges will be filed against the driver deemed at fault.
A Texas Commercial Trucking Accident Lawyer can Help You Win Financial Compensation
A truck accident can quickly become a devastating situation, and as this accident shows, deaths and injuries are very likely to occur. Certainly many of the people involved are relieved to not have lost their lives, but the loved ones of the deceased victim are presumably dealing with great heartbreak. All parties seriously injured and the family members of the deceased may wish to look into personal injury and wrongful death claims against the driver deemed at fault in order to gain monetary compensation for medical bills, funeral costs and other damages stemming from the accident permissible under Texas law.
Source: kwtx.com, “Chain Reaction Crash On I-35 Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Critically Injured,” Aug. 9, 2013
