hazardous road conditions

An icy winter blast led to several truck accidents in the St. Louis area earlier this month, according to STLToday.com.

Heavy precipitation fell on St. Louis during the night of December 15, which caused the roads to turn icy. Tragically, one person died in a car crash in St. Charles County when he was thrown from a 2004 Ford pickup truck. Police say it is likely weather played a role in the Missouri car accident.

In St. Louis, on Interstate 44 a tractor-trailer and another vehicle collided, closing three westbound lanes. Another tractor-trailer accident occurred on Interstate 44 in Franklin County after a tractor-trailer crashed around 4 a.m. That St. Louis tractor-trailer accident closed the interstate for hours. Fortunately, no one was injured.

In Jefferson County, a truck slid across an icy parking lot, hitting a gas line and starting a fire at an Elks Lodge in Crystal City. No one was injured in the fire but the lodge was severely damaged. Lastly, in Arnold, a fire protection truck responding to a car crash was involved in a minor truck accident when it slid down a hilly roadway. No firefighters were hurt.

As you can see, when the roads become icy, even the most experienced truck drivers can have problems controlling their vehicles. If you absolutely must drive on icy roads, be sure to decrease your speed, leave more distance than usual between cars, and brake gently. Turn on your lights and keep them clean, as well as your windshield. Be especially careful on bridges and overpasses, which usually freeze before other kinds of roads.

Have you been injured in a Missouri truck crash that you believe was caused by a negligent truck driver? If so, contact the experienced St. Louis truck accident attorneys at Page Law, LLC. We have extensive experience in working with accident victims to recover the compensation they deserve. Contact us today at 1-314-488-2433 to schedule a free consultation.

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.