The roads were wet, and the semi-trailer started to sway, causing the pickup to veer into oncoming traffic. The Ford crashed head-on with a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado truck driven by 19-year-old Andrew Bryce Spencer of Smyrna. Cerda and his four passengers were hurt in the crash and transported to Hendrick North for treatment. Spencer was critically injured, and his passenger, 28-year-old Trisan Andrew Reidhaar of Viola, Delaware, was killed in the impact.
A 2018 Honda Accord crashed into the Ford’s trailer, and both occupants were hospitalized. A 2019 Honda Civic lost control trying to avoid the crash site, and the driver was treated at the scene. Authorities reported that the incident was caused by the Ford truck losing control. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Tristan Andrew Reidhaar at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Texas Deadly Semi-Truck Crashes
When you collide with a large semi-truck or 18-wheeler, there is a high chance of suffering life-threatening injuries. There are more than 500,000 trucking accidents reported across the United States each year, resulting in thousands of deaths. Nearly 10 percent of semi-truck crashes nationwide occur in the state of Texas, and the state has a high rate of serious trucking accidents.
An 18-wheeler crash can completely wreck your life, and you need to be sure that you can protect your legal rights after a serious auto accident. Injury claims involving large trucks can be extremely complicated, and you will need a lawyer with years of experience handling these types of cases. You will be potentially going up against a truck driver, the transportation company, and a third-party parts manufacturer. Your lawyer can help you determine who is responsible for your injuries and fight for your full and fair recovery.
Your ability to live a normal life can be on the line after a serious crash. If you lost someone close to you in a deadly collision, you need to partner with a Cross Plains wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible. The legal team at Rasansky | McKenzie Law is here to help you every step of the way if you choose to pursue a wrongful death claim. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation, and we are ready to get to work on your case today. If you want to discuss your case with a skilled lawyer, give us a call at 214-651-6100.
