Irving, TX — A man was killed after colliding with an 18-wheeler in Irving, Texas, on Monday, June 2, 2014. The accident took place on Shady Grove Road, near Loop 12.
William Harrington was driving the wrong way when he hit an 18-wheeler. The collision ripped off the 18-wheeler’s gas tank, which spilled fuel all over the road.
Harrington was killed in the accident. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not seriously injured.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
We have to look at these sorts of accidents as a matter of duties. Each driver out on the road has a duty to avoid accidents with other drivers. Yes, it’s possible that someone may swerve into your lane or suddenly brake in front of you, but if you can avoid a collision with that person, you should do everything you can — within reason — to do so.
The driver in this case was driving in the wrong lane. He was clearly in the wrong, and the driver of the 18-wheeler should not be blamed for that. Still, we need to try and find out when the driver drove into the wrong lane, how long he had been there, and if the driver of the 18-wheeler had a reasonable amount of time to get out of his way. In all likelihood, the 18-wheeler didn’t have that much time, but it’s still something that needs to be looked into.
— Grossman Law Offices
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