Driver in Truck Rollover Cited for Speeding
The driver of a semi trailer on U.S. 31 in Michigan received mild injuries when his truck rolled over on an off-ramp in Spring Lake. According to a Muskegon Chronicle article, witnesses stated that the 61-year-old driver was driving too fast down the sharply curved ramp and failed to obey a yield sign. The truck rolled over on the curve as the automotive parts in its trailer shifted due to the speed.
Witnesses also stated that before exiting U.S. 31, the driver had cut off other drivers and had failed to yield to merging traffic on the exit ramp, although he had the opportunity to do so.
The driver was able to extract himself from the vehicle by crawling out one of the side windows. He was conscious and walking when paramedics arrived, but was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries to his hand. After investigating the rollover, local police ticketed the driver for speeding and for failing to yield the right of way.
The negligence of tractor-trailer drivers leads to a number of accidents every year. Although some, such as this rollover, result in only minor injuries to the driver, others seriously injure or even kill other motorists. The costs resulting from a tractor-trailer accident include medical bills, hospital stays, rehabilitation, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These costs add an additional burden to injured motorists and their families.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed by a truck driver’s negligence, please contact the experienced Missouri semi truck accident attorneys at Page Law. Our attorneys will protect your legal rights and fight to recover the compensation you need to move forward from the accident. Call (314) 322-8515 to schedule a free and confidential consultation with an experienced Page Law attorney.
