A semi truck crossed the median on Interstate 59 and ran head-on into a pickup truck killing all four occupants. The semi-truck driver sustained moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Reports indicate that the 18 wheeler apparently lost a left front tire which resulted in the driver losing control and the tractor-trailer crossing the median and striking the pickup truck.
Both the tractor-trailer and the pickup truck came to rest in the bar ditch.
This tragic accident is an example of the severe consequences that can occur when a truck is out of control. A 20,000 pound vehicle can demolish everything in its path and there is not much anyone can do to prevent serious consequences with the extreme forces involved in a truck accident.
In truck accident fatality cases a trooper and reconstruction team usually analyze the wreck site, the vehicles and the circumstances of the truck accident to determine the cause of the truck wreck.
In this case, officers were inspecting the truck to determine whether the tractor-trailer had equipment complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations provide specific rules and regulations for the condition of an 18 wheeler. In addition, the regulations provide stringent inspection rules on both the truck driver and the motor carrier.
Unfortunately, whether or not this specific 18-wheeler complied with the safety regulations there are four people who died due to the loss of control of the truck.
To the family of the four victims my heartfelt condolences.
Greg Baumgartner is a Texas 18 wheeler accident lawyer and the founder of the truck accident litigation firm, the Baumgartner law firm. If you have lost a loved on in an 18 wheeler accident and would like to speak with a Texas truck accident attorney call the Baumgartner Law firm.
