Dallas Trucking Accident Shuts Down I-20
Friday, November 14th, 2008
A Dallas trucking accident shut down the I-20 freeway yesterday morning when an 18-wheeler struck through the median. The truck was heading east on I-20 when it crashed, and it wound up settling in the westbound lanes of the freeway after it went through the median. The truck driver was not injured, and no other cars or objects could be found at the scene when investigators arrived. Whether the truck hit an object is still unconfirmed.
Dallas firefighters and police officers along with the Dallas County Hazmat Crews found debris all over the road and saw that the front right side of the truck was badly damaged, but what was shocking was the discovery of a large fuel container in the median. The fuel container was about 50 feet from the truck and was still filled with diesel fuel. The hazmat crews noted that there were hazardous materials in the ground.
Besides the fuel container, this Dallas trucking accident caused quite a mess, with debris littering the freeway up to 250 feet away. To clean up the scene, workers need to shut down I-20 for several hours.
A Dallas trucking accident is no joke. The truck driver in this accident was extremely lucky: Mix in some other vehicles, and there very well could have been a wrongful death, or at least many severe injuries. Though the cause of this Dallas trucking accident is still a mystery to authorities, they’re certainly looking into the possibilities to determine the cause.
Many trucking accidents are caused by faulty brakes, a lack of sleep, driver inattention or fuel gauge problems, to name some examples. And when Dallas trucking accidents occur, there are almost always injuries involved, especially when the 18-wheeler strikes a passenger vehicle. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a Dallas trucking accident, don’t hesitate to call a trucking accident lawyer at Laird & Cummings, P.C. With extensive experience in these types of cases, Laird & Cummings have what it takes to fight for the compensation you deserve.
