Houston, TX - Driver Hurt After Jaguar Dragged by 18-Wheeler at I-69 & Crosstimbers St

Houston, TX (May 22, 2023) - On Monday morning, May 22, a driver was hurt after their vehicle was caught underneath a tractor-trailer in the Houston area. 

The accident occurred on Interstate 69 near Crosstimbers Street at around 1:30 a.m. The driver of a Jaguar was driving near an 18-wheeler when the vehicle became trapped underneath the rig. The Jaguar was reportedly dragged for a distance before both vehicles came to a stop. 

Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene and were scene rendering aid to the driver. No additional information has been provided at this time. 

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

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

Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Texas

Commercial trucks like semi-trucks and tractor-trailers are necessary for the American economy to run and operate. However, accidents involving large commercial rigs are known to result in severe injuries for the drivers and occupants of smaller passenger vehicles. Semi-trucks frequently transport hazardous materials throughout the country, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that 5,237 truck crashes last year resulted in fatalities. Another 119,000 collisions were serious enough to result in injuries.

Professional truck drivers have a requirement to complete specialized safety training and obey stringent traffic rules, and standards are in place to ensure a minimal degree of safety for the driver and the trucking company. Unfortunately, shortcuts are used by businesses and drivers alike to increase profits, even at the risk of endangering the lives of other drivers.

Sometimes a commercial driver keeps driving after authorized working hours due to the need to meet strict deadlines, which might lead to the fatigued operation of a big rig. Tractor-trailer collisions can occur when a truck driver disobeys the traffic laws that all drivers are required to follow, or they can occur when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are broken.

Contact Rasansky Law Firm if you are in need of legal counsel following a serious crash involving a tractor-trailer. Our experienced attorneys can provide crucial legal advice to victims and their families, and we will handle the legal aspects of your claim so you can focus on making a full recovery. After a catastrophic trucking accident, you should speak with one of our knowledgeable and experienced Houston semi-truck crash attorneys as soon as possible to begin building your case. Your attorneys will provide you with the best opportunity to have a successful outcome for your claim. Your lawyers can help protect your rights and make sure that the at-fault party is brought to justice. To schedule a free consultation, contact our personal injury attorneys at (214) 651-6100 as soon as possible.