18 Wheeler Involved In Fatal Wrong Way Accident In Fort Worth
March 28. 2011 09:31 by
A tanker truck carrying gasoline was struck by a pick-up truck driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 30 in Fort Worth. The trucking accident occurred at 2:30 a.m. this morning. After being struck by the pick-up, the 18 wheeler slammed into the highway divider then burst into the flames. The driver of the 18 wheeler died at the scene of the accident, and the driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Interstate 30 remains closed due to fears that the fire caused structural damage to the bridge. Officers are still investigating the cause of the accident. There is no word yet whether the driver of the pick-up truck was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, the attorneys at Wilson Trosclair & Lovins can help. Call us today at 214-484-1930.
Car Pinned Under Semi-Truck As Truck Cab Dangles From Freeway Ramp
March 24. 2011 11:34 by
Three people are lucky to be alive after a trucking accident in the early morning hours in Fort Worth. Two people were trapped in a Honda Civic underneath the trailer as the cab of the truck dangled from freeway ramp. The occupants of the automobile were rescued three hours after the accident, and fortunately, they only suffered minor, non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the commercial truck was rescued with the help of a fire department ladder truck. He also was not seriously injured. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a car or trucking accident, call the attorneys at WTL today at 214-484-1930.
Occupant Of Street Sweeper Killed In Collision
March 16. 2011 10:53 by
Roman Velazquez of Irving, Texas was killed when two speeding Mustangs struck his street sweeper while on the job in McKinney, Texas. Witnesses believe the two Mustangs were racing at the time of the accident. Officers are also investigating whether alcohol played a role in the accident because beer cans were found at the scene of the car accident. Two other passengers in the street sweeper were also injured. I thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Velaquez.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car wreck, the attorneys at Wilson Trosclair & Lovins can help. Call today at 214-484-1930.
Texas Bill Would Prevent Texting While Driving
March 15. 2011 09:54 by
In an effort to reduce automobile accidents, a Texas representative recently introduced legislation seeking a statewide ban on texting, e-mailing, and instant messaging while driving. Currently, the only cities in Texas that ban texting while driving are Dallas, San Antonio, Galveston, El Paso, Missouri City, and Austin. Jeanne and Johnny Brown, whose daughter died in a car wreck while texting and driving, provided testimony in support of the bill. Watch the video below for more information about this proposed law.
Lawmakers push texting and driving ban: kxan.com
Car Wreck In Arlington Claims Two Lives
March 9. 2011 10:50 by
At approximately 6:30 A.M. this morning, a black Lexus SUV was involved in a fatal single car accident on Interstate 30 near Arlington, Texas. For reasons unknown at this time, the automobile left the roadway, where it then flipped before stricking a bridge support beam. The vehicle's driver and passenger both died after being ejected from the SUV. To learn more about the accident, click here.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, the attorneys at Wilson rosclair & Lovins can help. Call us today at 214-484-1930.
East Texas Man Fatally Injured In Head On Collision
March 8. 2011 12:16 by
Mr. Brian Hardy of Jefferson, Texas, was killed yesterday in a head on collission in East Texas. The accident occurred when a truck driven by Mr. McMillan crossed the center line of traffic. No further explanation was given as to why Mr. McMillan crossed into oncoming traffic. This is another unfortunate tragedy on our Texas roadways.
Live Oak Man Is Killed In Trucking Accident on Interstate 35
March 7. 2011 14:29 by
A truck driver died after the truck he was driving exited the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near New Braunfels, struck a guardrail and large sign, and then burst into flames. The large sign ended up on the freeway, causing a second tractor trailer that hit the sign to wreck into the concrete wall and jack knife. Another pickup truck also struck the sign. No one was injured in the two accidents that followed the initial wreck. Traffic on both directions on Interstate 35 was temporarily stopped to deal with the accident. For more information on this trucking accident, click
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If you or a loved one has been injured in a tractor trailer accident, call the attorneys at Wilson Trosclair & Lovins today for a free consultation.
