The incident was reported on Interstate 27 near Marsha Sharp Freeway at around 7 a.m. It was reported that an 18-wheeler on the highway overturned and spilled concrete onto the road. One person sustained injuries in the crash and was hospitalized for treatment.
No other information on the crash has been reported at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Truck Rollover Crashes in Texas
The number of big rigs in use in the United States is around 2 million, and more than 500,000 18-wheeler collisions occur nationwide each year. More than 5,000 of these accidents result in fatal injuries. In roughly 98 percent of these fatalities, the victim was traveling outside of the big rig. In Texas, there are a lot of fatalities and injuries from 18-wheeler accidents every year. 18-wheeler accidents result in over 2,000 injuries and close to 300 fatalities each year.
Semi-trucks are known to be devastating in the event of a traffic accident. These enormous trucks that travel the country transport the supplies we require to survive. Even so, there is a drawback to our reliance on big trucks. They are a serious hazard to those traveling on the state’s highways. Accidents involving semi-trucks are dangerous and frequently fatal for the occupants of other cars. This is due to how big, heavy, and challenging it is to stop a truck.
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The Rasansky | McKenzie Law is dedicated to giving the families of those hurt in semi-truck accidents the best legal representation possible. We are here to support victims as they fully recover from their injuries and other damages related to the crash. Contact one of our committed and knowledgeable Lubbock 18-wheeler accident attorneys for the opportunity to handle your case after a serious semi-truck crash if you want to have the best chance of recovering the full amount of your claim. Our attorneys are ready to fight for your rights and stand up to a strong insurance company. Call our personal injury lawyers at (214) 651-6100 as soon as possible to arrange a free consultation.