FATAL 18-Wheeler Accident Crash In Fort Worth, Texas
This deadly crash occurred early morning last week on Thursday September 19, 2024, and shut down a portion of Loop 820 in the early morning hours.
Driver of One of The Involved Vehicles Tragically Killed
Fort Worth Police responded to the scene and said the accident happened around 1:30 a.m., when an 18-wheeler heading northbound on 820 slammed into the back of at least two vehicles, according to CBS News Texas.
Sadly the driver of one of the vehicles was killed and three passengers in another vehicle were injured and taken to a local hospital, conditions are still unknown.
The driver of the 18-wheeler was later charged with DWI-related Offense and taken to the hospital as well.
If you have been in a trucking or commercial vehicle accident in Texas, contact our Houston Truck Accident Attorneys.
Fatal Truck Accidents on the Rise in Texas
In the last few years, fatal truck and 18-wheeler accidents have been reported at higher rates across the country for the last few years. Since 2017, the state of Texas has led the nation in fatal trucking-related collisions according to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Additionally, the state of Texas has some of the deadliest roads in America (including U.S. 59), and also four of the most dangerous highways in America. This is confirmed by data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). According to TxDOT, more than 38,621 collisions along the roads and highways of Texas in 2022 involved 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and other commercial vehicles. These accidents included 612 fatal accidents that left 716 people dead.
Something to keep in mind, a fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh anywhere up to 80,000 lbs, and require about 50% more stopping distance than a regular car when traveling a minimum of 55 mph. The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC)have been pushing for the adoption of safety mandates similar to those found in other parts of the world. Unlike other parts of the world, the big rigs you see on U.S. roads are not required to use modern crash avoidance technology that is in existence that could prevent thousands of truck accidents per year and hundreds of deadly accidents.
Some of this technology includes speed-limiters, side underride guards, and automatic emergency brakes.
Hire The Right Truck Accident Attorneys
The attorneys at the Kishinevsky Law Firm PLLC are here to help. Our law firm continues to monitor the progress of truck safety regulations and fights to hold trucking and commercial companies liable for their reckless actions. If you or a loved one is involved in a truck accident, you deserve to be paid the full amount of compensation for your injuries. Call our office at 832-LAW-1111 for a free consultation.
Houston personal injury lawyer Rashmi Parthasarathi represents clients in personal injury claims and has spent several years representing clients in product liability cases who were injured by pharmaceutical and medical device companies who put profits before safety of their products. In January 2020, Rashmi Parthasarathi joined the Kishinevsky Law Firm where she continues working to help clients harmed by the wrongful acts of others to obtain justice, especially individuals being taken advantage of by insurance companies and other large corporations.
