Two Semi Trucks Crash, Spilling Butter All Over Interstate 57
Two semi trucks collided on the shoulder of Interstate 57. A 45-year-old man driving a semi truck hit a parked truck when he lost control of the vehicle and ran onto the shoulder of the highway. The other driver, a 24-year-old man, was in the second vehicle. The two trucks were carrying cargo of butter and lumber. The collision caused one truck’s fuel tank to split open, igniting the cab while the other truck’s trailer spilled sticks of butter on the highway.
The local fire department managed to keep the flames from burning all the cargo. Police and cleanup crew spent two days cleaning the butter spilt onto the interstate. The at-fault driver reportedly ran off the road upon spilling his coffee. Both drivers were hospitalized for serious injuries.
In 2005, the majority of 18-wheeler truck accidents and wrecks in Missouri occurred on interstates and highways. One of the main causes of truck accidents is driver fatigue due to long hours. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration set guidelines to protect truck drivers and other motorists. The current rule allots for ten hours of driving within a 15-hour on-duty period after eight hours off-duty and prevents drivers from driving after their 15th hour on-duty in a workday.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a Missouri truck accident, you must contact a personal injury lawyer in order to protect your rights. It is not uncommon for truck companies to destroy records of the crash to prevent a lawsuit from going to trial. The experienced St. Louis semi truck accident attorneys at Page Law will help you build a case and obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact our offices today at (866) 620-5757 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
Source: http://www.wjbdradio.com/index.php?f=news_single&id=19096
