Fruitvale, TX - One Hospitalized After 18-Wheeler Accident on Hwy 80

Fruitvale, TX (April 1, 2023) - One person was flown to a hospital after an accident involving an 18-wheeler in Fruitvale on Thursday morning, March 30. 

The accident was reported on Highway 80 at around 7:30 a.m. It was reported that an 18-wheeler left the roadway, and the cab became detached from the rig. One person was trapped inside. 

The victim had to be extricated from the vehicle and was flown to a hospital for treatment. At this time, no updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided. 

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 Crashes in Texas

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Texas has led the nation in terms of fatal trucking accidents since 2007. In 2017, there were 3,903 road fatalities in the US, and 2,879 of them involved heavy trucks. Texas was responsible for 431 deaths, or approximately 14% of these lethal semi-truck incidents. Given that only 5% of the country's population resides in Texas, the state has the greatest rate of fatalities involving commercial vehicles.

In the huge state of Texas, fatal trucker accidents are reported frequently. Because of the enormous size of these trucks, accidents involving them are seldom simple and sometimes disastrous. In comparison to the typical passenger car, which weighs just approximately 5,000 pounds on average, a fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Even at low speeds, a collision with a commercial truck can leave you or a loved one with serious wounds that could have a long-term effect on your life. It is crucial to make sure you have the resources to recover financially and physically after such a life-altering event.

The Rasansky Law Firm is committed to providing the best legal support attainable to the families of those harmed in semi-truck accidents in order to aid a full recovery for victims. After a significant 18-wheeler collision, give one of our devoted and professional Fruitvale truck accident lawyers the chance to handle your case if you want to have the best chance of recovering the full value of your claim. Our lawyers are prepared to defend your rights and oppose a powerful insurance company. To schedule a free consultation, contact our personal injury attorneys as soon as possible at (214) 651-6100. Our legal team will make sure that your case is handled correctly and that the responsible party is made to pay for their actions to the fullest degree permitted by the law.