The driver of a dump truck that collided with a delivery van passed away in the hospital a week after the Kansas City vehicle accident occurred, according to recent coverage by local ABC affiliate KMBC. His death is the third to arise from the truck accident in Missouri.
The dump truck and the delivery van crashed at the intersection of Truman Road and Woodland Avenue in Kansas City in the beginning of July. The driver and passenger in the van were pronounced dead at the scene. Medical personnel believe the two men died instantly. Both the driver and the passenger of the dump truck were hospitalized immediately after the accident, having both suffered critical injuries. These injuries overcame the driver a week later, resulting in his death. The passenger remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Based on eyewitness accounts of the Missouri tractor trailer accident, police currently believe that the driver of the dump truck was speeding and ran a red light at the intersection. A witness who had tried to help the dump truck’s passenger immediately after the crash described it as happening “in a matter of seconds.”
Although we frequently think of St. Louis truck accidents occurring on crowded freeways, they can also occur on city streets. Trucks traveling in the city still need additional room to stop and to maneuver, and the city’s close quarters can make driving even more difficult. Truck drivers who do not pay proper attention to their surroundings while driving in the city may cause accidents – some of which, unfortunately, prove fatal.
If you’ve lost a loved one due to a truck driver’s carelessness while driving, please don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Missouri truck accident wrongful death attorneys at Page Law today. Our legal team will review the details of your case and protect your rights as we fight to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. Call Page Law today at (314) 322-8515 for a free and confidential consultation.
