There have been a number of unusual accidents on Houston roadways recently. Over the weekend the driver of a truck was said to have been traveling at a high rate of speed on a local highway when he lost control of the vehicle and hit the median. The truck rolled several times and the driver was ejected.
Oddly enough the vehicle did not come to a stop, however, but remained in gear traveling in circles until someone was able to bring it to a complete stop. Unfortunately, the driver died at the scene.
File this incident under 'having a really bad day'. A female driver was determined to be at fault in a collision with a Houston fire truck on an emergency run. Although she only received minor injuries she was taken to the hospital. Her biggest problem, however, may have nothing to do with the accident itself. She was found to be driving without a driver's license OR vehicle insurance.
The implications of this are even greater. Fortunately, no firefighters were injured in the accident.
Finally, a dump truck being towed on a main highway got loose and crashed into a retaining wall. A large fuel and oil spill resulted and the roadway was shut down to traffic for several hours for clean-up before reopening to the driving public. Houston has had a rash of 18-wheeler accidents that required haz-mat teams to be dispatched for cleanup and at a high cost to Houston in dollars and delay for commuters.
Houston drivers - pay attention out there. Drive within the speed limit, wear your seatbelt, keep insurance on your car - and make sure you have secured a vehicle you are towing.
Greg Baumgartner is a Houston 18 wheeler accident attorney and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Houston accident attorney call the Baumgartner firm toll free at (866) 758-4529.
