BREVARD COUNTY, FL — One person was killed, and two more were hospitalized following a tractor-trailer accident that was reported in Brevard County, Florida on Saturday, September 13th, 2014, according to Space Coast Daily.
Florida State Highway Patrol accident investigators say that one man was killed when the tractor-trailer he was driving collided with the rear of another 18-wheeler while driving on Interstate 95 around 6:45 Saturday evening. The rear semi-truck then erupted into flames after the collision.
The driver was killed in the fire, and authorities are still working on determining his identity.
The investigation into the accident is being handled by representatives from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary:
Commentary:
This case is going to depend on the accuracy of a few facts reported in the news. First of all, if the truck collided with the rear of five other vehicles, I’d be interested in having a look at the brakes, and how long ago the truck was worked on for repairs or parts replacement. If the truck had fallen into a dangerous state of disrepair, and the brakes failed at the worst possible time, then the trucking company needs to be held accountable for their actions that led to the accident. Additionally, I’d have investigators trace the fire back to the source. If the source of the fire came from a poor design decision, or a faulty part, the truck’s manufacturer or the maker of the faulty part could bear a portion of the responsibility.
–Grossman Law Offices
