March 31, 2014

Driver Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident on Interstate 20 in Darlington County, South Carolina

DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC — A single-vehicle tractor-trailer accident took the life of one truck driver dead in Darlington County, South Carolina on Monday, March 31st, 2014, according to the news report from WBTW.

Police have said that they have reason to believe an as-of-yet unidentified individual was killed when the tractor-trailer they were driving drifted off the road and crashed into a concrete support pillar while driving on Interstate 20. The accident happened Monday morning.

Scene of the Accident

The driver was pronounced dead on the scene when emergency crews arrived. The driver is believed to have been alone in the truck at the time of the accident, and no other injuries were detailed in the news report.

The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary:

With this type of accident, many people would be quick to assume that this driver was in complete control of the vehicle during the accident, that he simply drove off the road and got in an accident, which may not be the case at all. Tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles in general are comprised of similar parts and systems that regular vehicles are, only they are more complex, and exposed to far harsher operating environments and lifespans. When any of these parts fail, serious and often fatal accidents can and do happen. Many people see the legal industry as anti-truck-driver, which is wrong, we simply fight dangerous trucking practices, such as letting trucks in disrepair on the road.

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