Amarillo, TX - Truck Driver Hurt in Deadly Head-On Crash on US-287

Amarillo, TX (May 3, 2023) - One person was killed, and another was injured following a two-vehicle crash outside of Amarillo on Sunday, April 30. 

The deadly accident took place on US-287 at around 5:35 a.m. It was reported that a 22-year-old man was driving the wrong way in a 2007 Kia Spectra when he collided head-on with a 2010 Freightliner Truck tractor towing a semi-trailer. 

The man’s vehicle entered the median, where it overturned multiple times. The Freightliner also overturned and caught fire. The 54-year-old man driving the rig was hospitalized for treatment, and the 22-year-old man was pronounced dead. 

An ongoing investigation into the deadly crash is in progress. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Truck Driver Accidents in Texas

Given that there are more than 15 million heavy trucks in the United States, it is likely that you will notice trucks anytime you go on the highways. Without the massive commercial trucking industry, it would be impossible for American transportation to function. A total of 4,014 fatal semi-truck crashes occurred in 2020, a 28% increase over 2009 in the number of fatalities involving semi-trucks. 2020 had a 35% increase in truck occupant fatalities compared to 2009, but there were 110 fewer fatalities than in 2019.

You need to know your case is in the finest hands possible if you are involved in a collision with a semi-truck. Commercial truck and tractor-trailer accidents can be far more serious and intricate than typical auto accidents. That means you need a lawyer with the right kind of experience. 

It is necessary to hire a trucking lawyer if you or a loved one is hurt in a vehicle accident. Having a lawyer by your side as soon as possible will help ensure your case is handled professionally because truck drivers are frequently insured in the millions, and more than one party can be held vicariously liable for a driver's negligence. Determining the numerous insurance lines in trucking accidents can be challenging because the vehicle and trailer are frequently insured by separate firms, with either one or both potentially at fault.

The Rasansky Law Firm is dedicated to giving injured victims of collisions involving commercial trucks the finest legal assistance possible. We are here to support those who are hurt as they treat their wounds and other injuries sustained in the accident. Speak with one of our knowledgeable and experienced truck wreck lawyers if you want the best chance of recovering the full value of your claim following a serious trucking accident. Our lawyers are ready to defend your rights and take on a powerful insurance provider. To schedule a free consultation, contact our personal injury attorneys at (214) 651-6100 as soon as possible.