Five Dead After Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash in Texas
A Dimmit County highway, south of San Antonio, became the scene of a horrific tragedy on a recent Thursday. A Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper gave a report on the truck accident that took the lives of five men. One other driver was taken to the hospital for treatment of serious burns.
According the officer, the deadly morning crash occurred more than 100 miles south of San Antonio on Highway 83. A pickup truck in the process of turning left apparently became an obstacle for a truck, causing its driver to swerve out of the way. That truck was hauling a trailer filled with fuel; unfortunately, the driver was unable to avoid a collision. The two vehicles crashed, leaving the fuel-laden trailer in the roadway. The truck that had been pulling it veered off the highway.
Moments later, another pickup and a van crashed into the fuel tank, and a ball of fire quickly engulfed both of those vehicles. The driver of that pickup survived but suffered serious burns covering more than 80 percent of his body. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Five men occupying the van died.
A Semi-Truck Accident Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
Details were not reported as to whether any criminal charges were filed. In a truck accident where lives are lost or someone is seriously injured, Texas law provides for the right to pursue financial redress in civil court if the evidence suggests that any injuries or deaths suffered were caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party. Attorneys with experience in claims involving motor vehicle accidents will offer guidance as to what steps to take if the injured party or a surviving family member wishes to seek financial redress for personal losses suffered due to the collision.
Source: mysanantonio.com, “Five dead after fiery 4-car crash in South Texas“, Mark D. Wilson, Jan.15, 2015
