2 Airlifted after 18-Wheelers Hit Car near Mt. Pleasant
If a roadway does not have a physical median to separate traffic traveling in different directions, a head-on collision could easily occur. If a driver drifts into the other lane, a split second is enough time for an accident to take place. Should a crash involving an 18 wheeler happen, significant damage and injuries could result from the truck accident.
A similar situation recently took place in Texas when a car and two tractor trailers were involved in a wreck. It was reported that the driver of the car was traveling south and failed to maintain the proper lane. As a result, the car moved into the northbound lane and crashed head on with a tractor trailer. Another 18-wheeler attempted to avoid the initial collision, and as a result, that truck traveled into the ditch and turned over.
The car apparently had three occupants: the driver, a 4-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. It was reported that the boy had to be transported from the scene by helicopter due to critical injuries, and the little girl did not suffer any injuries. The driver of the tractor trailer involved in the initial crash was also uninjured, but the driver of the second truck was airlifted from the scene. It was not mentioned whether any citations or charges have been filed in relation to the event.
A Semi-Truck Accident Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
As this situation shows, a truck accident can happen in the blink of an eye. Because the incident resulted in serious injuries, the driver deemed responsible could potentially face legal repercussions. The injured truck driver may have cause to file a personal injury claim that, if successful, could result in his being awarded compensation for medical bills and other damages resulting from the accident that Texas law deem appropriate.
Source: kltv.com, “2 airlifted after pair of 18-wheelers, car collide near Mt. Pleasant“, Marshall Stephens, Aug. 12, 2014
