Fort Worth, TX — Only minor injuries were reported in a collision between a Ford Mustang and an 18-wheeler in Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday. The accident took place on Interstate 20 near the Campus Drive exit, around eight in the evening.
According to reports, a Ford Mustang swerved suddenly from the outside lane to the middle inside lane of the highway, clipping a passing 18-wheeler. The collision forced the 18-wheeler’s trailer across the median, and into the eastbound lane of traffic.
The drivers of both the Mustang and the 18-wheeler sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Police say that alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
There’s really no way to make this any more plain: Don’t drink and drive. It’s bad for you. It’s bad for the people around you. Luckily, this accident was nearly as bad as it could have been. If the driver of the Mustang is found to have been drunk at the time, then he will be liable for the accident, and needs to be held accountable. Depending on the amount of damage done, it may be worth looking into whether or not the trucking company has a UIM policy. UIM stands for uninsured motorist, and a UIM policy is for people who have been in an accident where the at-fault party doesn’t have the insurance to cover all the damage. The premium you’re paying basically goes toward making up the difference. In an accident like this, it’s definitely worth looking into.
— Grossman Law Offices
