Salado, TX — An 18-wheeler driver was injured when his collided with another in Salado, Texas, on Friday, June 12, 2015. The accident happened on Interstate 35, near exit 283, around 1:00 in the morning.
Police say the accident happened when an 18-wheeler came to a stop on the highway and was then rear-ended by another traveling behind it. The force of the collision caused the second vehicle burst into flames. The driver was able to escape the vehicle, but sustained minor injuries.
The driver of the stopped semi wasn’t hurt.
Why the first vehicle came to a stop is unknown. Police are currently investigating.
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Scene of the Accident
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I wish we knew a little more about what happened here. As many may suspect, vehicles aren’t able to stop wherever they want to on the road for whatever reason. Especially commercial trucks. They all have very strict procedures they have to follow in order to help avoid accidents like this one. If the driver of the first semi didn’t follow those rules, or have a good reason to stop, then it’s possible they could shoulder the liability for the crash.
— Grossman Law Offices
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