Authorities in charge of the investigation have not yet released the name of the individual that was killed in a road accident in Oak Cliff, TX on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013.
According to the news report from NBC DFW, a truck driver was killed when the truck he drove drifted off the roadway and struck a concrete support pillar for reasons currently under investigation while driving on Interstate 35.
Scene of the Accident
Police believe one person sustained massive injuries in the accident and was pronounced dead on the scene by emergency response personnel when they arrived.
Police from both local and state agencies are currently investigating the accident, and hope to release more information pertaining to the crash in the coming days.
Commentary:
Keeping in mind that police are currently working out the details of this accident and I can only speculate, but I have a number of questions based on the news report. “How long was the driver on the road?” A lot of people can be quick to fault the driver, but sometimes trucking companies push unsafe hours, and can be held liable if the driver is found to have fell asleep at the wheel after driving too long. Further, I wonder the condition of the truck at the time of the accident. Was its inspection up to date? Was it road worthy when it crashed? Trucks can fall into disrepair over time, and when these repairs go overlooked, it can spell disaster on the road. Any skilled lawyer will tell you that trucking companies need to be held liable for damages if their truck is found to have caused a fatal accident.
–Grossman Law Offices
