TERREBONNE, OR — One man was seriously hurt in a crash just outside Terrebone, Oregon on Wednesday, April 9th, 2014, according to a news report from KTVZ.
Officials have said that they believe Steve DeRock was killed when the tractor-trailer he was driving skidded off the road and tipped while driving on Smith Rock Way around 2:00 in the afternoon Wednesday.
Scene of the Accident
Steve DeRock was taken by EMS to a nearby hospital where he was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries he sustained in the accident.
The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary
The news article indicates that the load spilled in the accident, and I can’t help but wonder if that is what may have caused the accidents. Many truckers are not responsible for loading and securing a haul on the back of the truck, they simply pull in, load up, and drive off. Often times, with loads like liquids or logs, these things shift in transit and have the potential to throw off the momentum of the entire vehicle and cause an accident. If this turns out to be the case, whatever company responsible for loading and securing the cargo may be responsible for the damages caused by this accident.
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