Commercial Semi-Truck Drove through Stop Sign in Chilton
In the early morning hours of a recent Monday, a tragedy occurred on a Texas highway. The accident involved two vehicles and resulted in the tragic loss of one life. A second person was reportedly injured in the crash. The deceased was identified as a 39-year-old male.
According to reports, it was approximately 5:17 a.m. when the driver of a tractor trailer allegedly drove through a stop sign and crashed into a pickup truck. The impact of the collision caused the tank of the huge truck to puncture, spilling diesel fuel all over the road. A hazardous materials crew was called to the scene when both vehicles erupted in flames.
Sadly, the driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the site of the collision. A 45-year-old male who was driving the tractor trailer was injured in the crash. It was reported that he was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated for his injuries and was later released.
Victims in Commercial Semi-Truck Accidents can Seek Financial Compensation through the Law
Police have stated that the recent accident remains under investigation. It is not yet known whether results of that investigation will lead to charges being filed in the incident. In Texas, when immediate family members suffer the untimely loss of a loved one in a fatal truck accident that was caused by the fault of another driver, they are entitled to seek compensation for damages on behalf of the decedent. The compensation awarded in a successfully litigated case can sometimes help alleviate financial costs the surviving family members might incur in the aftermath of an accident.
Source: kcentv.com, “One Dead in Chilton Crash”, April 27, 2015
