The accident was reported on Highway 6 near Farm to Market Road 223 early that morning at around 9:30 a.m. The operator of a tractor-trailer was traveling on the highway when they crashed into a trailer being towed by a pickup truck. The impact caused the commercial rig to overturn, and the truck driver was critically injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
No additional information on the crash has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Semi-Truck Rollover Crash in Texas
It is very likely that you will see trucks whenever you are driving since there are more than 15 million heavy trucks in the United States. The American transportation sector could not operate as it does today without these enormous vehicles. 2020 had a total of 4,014 fatal semi-truck accidents, which is 28% more fatalities involving semi-trucks than the previous year, 2009.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, fatal crashes involving commercial vehicles happen virtually every day in Texas. Some of the most horrifying car accidents involve 18-wheelers. Semi-trucks and 18-wheelers commonly result in fatalities, serious injuries, and significant amounts of property damage because of their size.
Drivers and the companies that employ them must abide by the law in order to protect other motorists. A large rig, which may weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, has the potential to result in much more serious physical injuries in the case of an accident. With the help of a truck accident lawyer, you can handle the claims process and get the money you need to move on with your life.
If you were hurt in a serious tractor-trailer accident, you need to contact Rasansky | McKenzie Law so that our knowledgeable attorneys can handle your claim. As you focus on making a full recovery, let us help you pursue justice. Our attorneys are here to help victims and their families during the tough time that follows a semi-truck accident. You need to consult one of our qualified and skilled semi-truck crash attorneys to get started on your claim. We are here to protect your rights and see that the person responsible for the accident is held accountable. Call (214) 651-6100 right away to set up a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers.