Carter County, OK — The driver of an 18-wheeler was killed in an accident that took place on Highway 7, in Carter County, Oklahoma, on Friday, July 11, 2014. The truck driver has been identified as 52-year old Ronnie Percell.
Percell was driving in the westbound lane of Highway 7 when a car being driven by 17-year old Rally Beam crossed the center line and crashed into him. Bother drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
The collision is still being investigated. As of now, there’s been no word on why Beam crossed into oncoming traffic.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
This may be a good time to talk a little bit about uninsured motorist coverage. There are times when an 18-wheeler will crash into someone’s car. The accident will obviously cause damage to the vehicle, and can also cause injury or death to those inside. In those instances, the trucking company’s insurance policy will cover the damage. Other times, a car will hit an 18-wheeler, causing damage, and seriously injuring or even killing the truck’s driver. In those cases, it’s almost a sure bet that the driver’s insurance isn’t going to be able to cover the damage. Planning for that eventuality, companies will sometimes purchase an uninsured motorist policy. What that is is a policy that the company will pay a premium for that will step in an cover whatever the liable party’s insurance cannot. This way, damage to the truck, and more importantly, the driver, will be covered.
— Grossman Law Offices
