Foster, RI — Two people were sent to the hospital following a multi-vehicle accident which included an 18-wheeler in Foster, Rhode Island, on Friday, May 1, 2015. The accident took place on Danielson Pike, near the intersection of Rams Tail Road, around 8:00 in the morning.
According to local reports, a truck hauling propane lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic, where it sideswiped an oncoming 18-wheeler. The truck then crashed into an SUV before rolling over onto its side.
The driver of the SUV suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. The driver of the truck responsible for the accident was taken to Providence VA Medical Center. There’s been no word on the extent of his injuries.
The names of those involved in the accident have not been released. Police are continuing to investigate the crash.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
In an accident like this, there are a couple of things to consider. The first is the driver who was hurt by the propane truck. Obviously, something like this would be handled like any other traffic accident. The injured driver would have a claim against the driver who was responsible. The second thing to look at would be the root cause of the accident. Many of these accidents happen because a driver isn’t paying enough attention to the road, something takes them by surprise and they lose control of their vehicle. However, not all accidents happen because of that. If something were wrong with the driver’s truck — say, the brakes had gone out — and that had caused the accident, then the driver would have a potential claim against a manufacturer, and so would anyone else injured in the crash.
— Grossman Law Offices
