A tanker truck hauling thousands of gallons of fuel was involved in a rollover accident near Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, closing Interstate 680 and spilling 2,000 gallons into a storm sewer. According to WYTV.com, the tanker truck rolled over while making the sharp curve that connects I-680 to 711. According to the report, the connector ramp has been the scene of serious accidents in the past. The driver of the tanker was treated for unknown injuries at a nearby hospital.
Image by Ely Penner from Pixabay
TRUCK ACCIDENT FAST FACT
According to TruckInjuries.com, about 27 percent of drivers of large trucks involved in a fatal truck accident had at least one prior speeding conviction. By contrast, 19 percent of drivers of passenger cars involved in a fatal crash committed previous speeding infractions.
Referrals & Co-Counsel
Involved in a Crash?
No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
Referrals & Co-Counsel
No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
Involved in a Crash?
Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
