Conroe, TX - Driver Critically Injured After Being Pinned Under 18-Wheeler on I-45

Conroe, TX (April 2, 2023) - A driver sustained critical injuries after his pickup became trapped underneath an 18-wheeler in the Conroe area on Saturday morning, April 1. 

The accident was reported on Interstate 45 at around 1 a.m. as the victim was driving a pickup truck on the highway. The vehicle became pinned underneath the commercial truck, and emergency responders were dispatched to extricate the injured party. Several other vehicles were damaged as a result of the related debris. 

The driver of the pickup was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. No additional information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

18-Wheeler Accidents in Texas

There are roughly 2 million big rig vehicles in the United States. Every year, there are around 500,000 incidents involving 18-wheeler vehicles nationwide, and an estimated 5,000 of these trucking accidents result in fatalities. Nearly 98 percent of these fatalities involve a vehicle's driver or a passenger who was not riding in the 18-wheeler at the time. Annual injuries and fatalities from 18-wheeler accidents are very common in Texas. Almost 2,000 people suffer injuries as a result of 18-wheeler accidents each year, with over 300 fatalities. Around 2,000 people are hurt, and almost 300 people pass away in trucking accidents for every 15,000 accidents.

We want to fight for your financial recovery if an accident involving an 18-wheeler or semi-truck has cost you time, hardship, or financial constraint. If you choose us to handle your case, we will work for a monetary settlement that would assist you in recovering the costs and damages associated with the accident. Being hurt as a result of another person's carelessness is challenging enough. It could be difficult to see the bright side if your entire life is in turmoil.

In Texas, the party that caused the collision is liable for the victim's losses in vehicle and truck accidents. We aim to ensure that you can physically, emotionally, and financially recover from the accident.

We are here to help victims fully recover from their injuries, and Rasansky Law Firm is dedicated to offering the best legal assistance conceivable to the families of those hurt in semi-truck accidents. Give one of our committed and experienced Conroe 18-wheeler accident lawyers an opportunity to handle your case after a serious semi-truck crash if you want to have the best chance of recouping the full amount of your claim. Our attorneys are ready to stand up for your rights and take on a strong insurance company. Call our personal injury lawyers at (214) 651-6100 as soon as possible to arrange a free consultation. Our legal team will ensure that your case is handled properly and that the offending party is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.