A tractor-trailer driver recently hit a pole south of Centralia in an accident, reports a recent article in the Columbia Tribune. The truck ran off the road, hit the utility pole, and ended up in the center of Route Z near Old Highway 124. The Missouri trucking crash occurred at about six o’clock in the morning. Other than the utility pole, the accident caused no property damage.
The utility pole with which the semi truck collided was knocked down, but power company employees were able to repair the downed utility pole quickly, and no one in the area reported an electrical outage. The truck was carrying a load of electrical transformers, but these were still secured to the truck when emergency personnel arrived. The driver was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for the injuries he sustained in the accident and then released. His injuries were minor.
Fire department officials who investigated the Missouri single truck accident and assisted the driver did not say what factors may have played a part in the crash. It is unknown whether the driver was speeding, for example.
Country roads pose an especially high risk to truck drivers and the motorists who share these roads with tractor-trailers. The often narrow, winding roads can deceive a driver into believing the truck is not going too fast until it is too late to slow down. Hazards like wildlife and water can also play a part in Missouri tractor-trailer accidents.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, please contact the experienced Missouri truck accident attorneys at Page Law. Our skilled lawyers will examine the details of your case and help you win the compensation you need from the parties responsible for your injuries and associated damages. Call Page Law today at (314) 322-8515 to schedule a free and confidential consultation.
