Atascosa County Crane Driver Dies in Accident
Commercial trucking accidents can occur more quickly than many people expect. Considering the significant size and weight of a commercial truck as compared to other vehicles, commercial trucking accidents can also prove more catastrophic than other types of collisions. One such commercial trucking accident recently claimed the life of a crane driver in Texas.
The fatal accident occurred at close to 5 p.m. where Texas 16 intersects with another roadway. Authorities reported that a commercial truck carrying a large load was traveling north on Texas 16 and apparently failed to yield at a stop sign. As a result, a crane driver traveling westbound on FM 140 died when the commercial truck smashed into the crane.
The truck driver was also injured when his vehicle plowed into the crane’s driver side. His trailer also reportedly flipped over in the intersection and snarled highway traffic for some time after the crash. Emergency personnel transported him to an area hospital, where he was last reported as being in fair condition.
A Texas Commercial Trucking Accident Lawyer can Help Win Financial Compensation
Texas officials are still investigating this latest commercial trucking accident. One Department of Public Safety representative did state that the stretch of roadway where the crane driver lost his life has become extremely busy lately with traffic related to Eagle Ford Shale. With that increase in traffic and commercial trucking accidents, the area could see a rise in civil lawsuits as well. The surviving family members of those killed in such collisions are often able to seek financial restitution for the wrongful death of a loved one. In order to have a chance of prevailing, they must present evidence in court showing that another party’s negligent actions caused or contributed to the fatal accident.
Source: m.ksat.com, “Crane driver dies in accident with truck in Atascosa County,” Stephanie Serna, Oct. 4, 2012
