DAVIDSON COUNTY, TX — A single-vehicle tractor-trailer accident left one truck driver dead in Davidson County, North Carolina on Wednesday, March 26th, 2014, according to a news report from The Davidson County Dispatch.
Authorities have said that they have reason to believe one person was killed when the tractor-trailer they were driving experienced a loss of control while driving northbound on Interstate 85. The truck ran off the road before hitting a tree on an incline and erupting into flames. The accident happened around 4:00 in the afternoon.
Scene of the Accident
The truck driver was pronounced dead on the scene by emergency response personnel when they arrived. It is not immediately clear if they were alone in the vehicle, but no other injuries were detailed in the news report.
The investigation is currently being handled by officials from the North Carolina State Police.
Scene of the Accident
People often have a habit of blaming victims based on news articles written by people who did not witness the accident. Many people may immediately see fault in the truck driver, but they would be doing so without having all the facts. Where some would see the possibility of an inattentive driver, I see the possibility of faulty mechanics. As you’re probably aware, commercial vehicles have similar parts and systems that regular cars have, only they are larger and more complex due to the inherent size of commercial vehicles. In addition, these parts are exposed to harsher conditions and lifespans compared to their smaller, civilian counterparts. Just as on your car, brakes can wear out and fail, tires can burst, and power steering can give out. All of these could lead to the described accident above, and just as you would be held accountable if neglected maintenance caused an accident in your car.
–Grossman Law Offices
