The crash was reported at around 8:29 p.m. at the7300 block of McNeil Drive near US-183. Local reports indicated that the crash involved a semi-truck and another vehicle, and the impact caused a vehicle to go through a metal barrier and fall to the road below.
One person was transported to a local hospital as a trauma alert. The victim had to be extricated from their vehicle by emergency units. No additional information on their condition has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas
Huge commercial vehicles pose a major threat to everyone on the road, so drivers naturally get apprehensive while passing an 18-wheeler on the highway. A total of 4,714 people lost their lives in truck accidents in the United States in 2021, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Compared to 2020, this is an almost 17 percent increase. Statistics show that 16 percent of these fatalities involved the rig operator, 68 percent involved occupants of other vehicles, and 15 percent involved bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
Sharing the road with a large truck is never easy. Truck drivers are known to work long hours in order to meet tight deadlines, and this can lead them to make serious mistakes while traveling on the highway with other vehicles. The resulting injuries and damages can be catastrophic, and statistics show that those traveling in smaller cars are more likely to suffer the brunt of these injuries. You need to be sure that you are taking the right steps following a serious collision to ensure that you and your loved ones are able to make a complete recovery.
Trucking accidents involve a lot of moving parts, and injury claims involving semi-trucks are very different than a typical claim. You need to make sure that you have a trained attorney who is able to protect your legal rights and be able to execute your claim at a high level. This is often the only way to ensure you get the full and fair compensation you are owed for your injuries and other damages.
You should not try to handle your case on your own if you are injured in a semi-truck accident. The legal team at Rasansky | McKenzie Law is here to help you navigate the complicated legal process if you or someone close to you were hurt in a crash. Our Austin 18-wheeler truck crash lawyers will be able to answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. If you want to discuss your case with a caring attorney today, contact our law offices at 214-651-6100.