Jacksonville, FL — A pedestrian using a wheelchair was hit by a tractor-trailer on Thursday, April 30, 2015. The accident took place in the 5900 block of New Kings Road, around 8:30 in the evening.
How the accident happened is unknown at this point. Authorities say that the victim may have been using a crosswalk when the accident took place.
The driver of the semi involved has not been named. However, authorities say that the man remained at the scene following the accident and has been cooperating with investigators.
The pedestrian was suffered possible life-threatening injuries and was taken to UF Health Jacksonville.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
I’m a little confused as to how this accident happened. Reports make it sound as if the victim was directly in front of the vehicle when the crash took place. If that’s the case, then there should have come a point at which the drive of the semi-truck should have been able to see the pedestrian with his headlights turned on. If the truck was turning into a parking lot, the driver should have been going slow enough — not to mention paying attention to the road — to avoid the accident.
Regardless of how the accident happened, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the trucking company attempt to defend it. Trying to push liability off of themselves and onto others really is their MO. In that case, those involved will want to consult with experienced professionals, and even consider launching a private investigation into the accident. That sort of thing can be immensely helpful. After all, your typical person has no experience with these sorts of accidents, while trucking companies have nothing but.
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