Missouri Tractor Trailer Accident on Interstate 70
A recent tractor trailer accident in Missouri on Interstate 70 shut down the highway for about six hours. In the early morning hours, the tractor trailer jackknifed and dumped debris across the eastbound lanes of the highway.
The accident happened east of Kingdom City which is between St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri. One lane of eastbound I-70 traffic was blocked and the other lane was backed up as the debris was cleaned up.
Emergency crews were not able to confirm the identification of the debris other than it was not hazardous material that was thrown from the jackknifed tractor trailer truck.
The driver of the tractor trailer truck was not injured in the accident. It is unknown at this time as to what caused the truck to jackknife. Because the accident occurred in the early morning, the cause could have been driver fatigue. Interestingly, it has been shown that most over the road truck driving accidents occur between midnight and 6 a.m.
Tractor trailer accidents can severely impact the lives of those injured. Lives can be changed by permanent physical disabilities and even death resulting from these tragic accidents. The financial responsibilities of care for a lifetime can be overwhelming. Families can be affected by the emotional stress of not know what to do or who to contact. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri truck accident, call the skilled Missouri tractor trailer accident lawyers at Page Cagle. They can be reached at 1-866-620-5757. You can also visit them online at www.injuredclient.com.
