Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Driver of Overturned Tractor-Trailer Charged With Reckless Driving

A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 95 recently, causing serious traffic delays, according to a wtvr.com report. The truck, which was carrying a load of fruit, overturned into the ditch beside the interstate, blocking one lane of traffic for several hours and forcing drivers to take alternative routes.

The tractor-trailer crash occurred just before 8:00 a.m. Police responded shortly thereafter and began managing traffic as well as extracting the driver from the vehicle. The 33-year-old driver was treated for minor head and neck injuries at a local hospital medical center. No one else was injured in the accident, nor did the truck collide with any other vehicles.

The driver has been charged with reckless driving for causing the accident. Police are still investigating the details behind the collision.

The motorists sharing the road with this truck driver were lucky to avoid injury. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 5,300 people died in accidents involving large commercial trucks or buses in 2006 and about 126,000 were injured. While many truckers obey all driving rules, those who do not play a significant factor in life-altering crashes.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a truck driver’s recklessness or negligence, contact the experienced Missouri semi-truck accident attorneys at Page Law. Our skilled lawyers will inform you of your legal rights and options and help you recover the compensation you need to handle medical bills, lost wages from work, and more. Call Page Law today at 314-322-8515 for a free and confidential consultation.