Missouri Tractor Trailer Crash Makes a Mess
The Springfield News-Leader recently reported on a Missouri tractor trailer crash. This semi truck crash reportedly took police over 8 hours to clean up.
The accident occurred while a semi truck was traveling north on U.S. 65. The large tractor trailer crashed on a section of the highway, which crosses over Catalpa Street, and ran into a bridge. Diesel fuel leaked from the damaged big rig, although nothing caught fire. The bridge involved in the collision was damaged, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is investigating possible structural damage.
According to authorities, the accident occurred at 10 a.m. when the tractor trailer driver allegedly tried to switch lanes and lost control of his tractor trailer. He swerved, struck a highway guardrail and ripped off one rear axle. No other vehicles were involved in this Missouri truck accident, although the truck driver was injured. Injuries were not believed to be serious.
This tractor trailer crash apparently didn’t seriously injury anyone, but thousands of people are seriously injured and even killed every year in big rig accidents. As founding partner of the St. Louis, Missouri based personal injury law firm, Page Cagle, I represent victims of truck accidents every day. Call me, John Page, for a free consultation at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit my website, for more information.
