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50-year-old Jimmy Carol Nichols was killed in an 18-wheeler accidentOn February 17, 2009 50-year-old truck driver Jimmy Carol Nichols was killed in an 18-wheeler accident. The trucking accident occurred late in the evening on U.S. 79 near the Robertson-Leon county line. Nichols, a resident of Palestine, TX, was traveling southbound when another 18-wheeler allegedly lost control and veered into his truck resulting in a massive accident. A tremendous fire broke out and both drivers died at the scene. Authorities are trying to determine the specific cause of the accident. Posted by: Dallas Texas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/20/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
Pasadena Police Department Offices injured in 18-wheeler accidentOn February 19, 2009 a Pasadena, TX Police Department Officer was severely injured in a trucking accident. The 18-wheeler accident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the 10200 block of Red Bluff near Underwood. The details of the accident have not yet been made available to the public, but it is known that the police cruiser that the officer was traveling in burst into flames shortly after the collision. Although the officer was trapped in the vehicle, the fire was extinguished before he could suffer any burn injuries. The officer did, however, suffer a punctured lung, a damaged spleen, a broken leg, and a broken arm. The driver of the 18-wheeler suffered minor back injuries in the accident. Posted by: Dallas Texas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/20/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
13-year-old Clarissa Gonzales dies in hit-and-run accidentOn February 13, 2009 13-year-old Clarissa Gonzales was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler in San Diego, TX. The trucking accident occurred as the 13-year-old and a group of friends were crossing the street. Investigators are still trying to determine the exact cause of the accident. The driver of the 18-wheeler allegedly fled the scene following the accident. Clarissa's school has brought in a group of grief counselors to help students deal with the loss of their classmate. Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/20/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
An 18-wheeler was struck by a train in Keithville, LAOn February 13, 2008 an 18-wheeler was struck by a train in Keithville, LA. The trucking accident occurred at a rail crossing near Keithville-Spring Road as the driver of the 18-wheeler attempted to beat the train. The cabin of the truck and most of the trailer had cleared the rail crossing when the train struck the end of the trailer. The driver of the truck escaped without serious injury. Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney E. Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/16/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
Trucking acciddent in Sylacauga, AL leaves one man deadOn February 15, 2009 an unidentified man driving an SUV was killed when his vehicle was struck head on by an 18-wheeler. The trucking accident accident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. in Coosa County, AL, ten miles outside of Sylacauga, AL. According to authorities, a vehicle driving on highway 41 ran a stop sign at Highway 280 East causing a collision with an 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler then veered into oncoming traffic and struck the an SUV head on. The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. The names of the victims have not yet been released. Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney E. Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/16/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
59-year-old Terry Logan Trest killed in 18-wheeler accidentOn February 10, 2009 59-year-old Terry Logan Trest was killed in a trucking accident involving multiple 18-wheelers. The trucking accident occurred just before 5:00 p.m. on I-10 just east of Balmorhea, TX as Trest's 2007 Honda Accord was smashed between two 18-wheelers. An 18-wheeler in the right lane allegedly slowed down abruptly due to weather conditions which resulted in another 18-wheeler swerving to the left lane to avoid colliding with the first truck. In doing so the second truck slammed into Trest's vehicle smasking it between the side of the two trucks. Just after the first collision a thrid 18-wheeler crahsed into Trest's Honda. Terry Logan Trest was pronouned dead at the scene. The driver of the Honda Accord, William Trest, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries. Posted by: Texas trucking accident attorney E. Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
Lumber truck loses control in Jackson, MSOn February 11, 2009 an 18-wheeler lost control and rolled in Jackson, MS. The accident occurred on I-55 northbound at Fortification St. in the evening rush hour. According to authorities, the accident occurred as the 18-wheeler swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision with a passenger car. The 18-wheeler then crossed the median and across several other lanes of traffic before rolling down an embankment. The truck was hauling a load of lumber which spilled from the truck's flatbed trailer. The driver of the truck was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney E. Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
40-year-old Debbie Kaye of Hurst, TX is killed by an 18-wheelerOn February 3, 2008 40-year-old Debbie Kaye of Hurst, TX was killed in an accident with an 18-wheeler. The accident occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 183/ Airport Freeway and Industrial Blvd. (also known as FM 157). Kaye was traveling on Industrial Blvd. when the 18-wheeler went through a red light and slammed into her car. The rock hauler 18-wheeler was carrying approximately 80,000 lbs of debris. Upon impact, Kaye's vehicle was crushed. This is a tragic accident and a reminder of just how dangerous even a relatively low speed impact with a loaded 18-wheeler can be. Kaye was the mother of three children, ages 9, 14, and 19. Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney E. Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/5/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
16-year-old Randy Jones was killed in an 18-wheeler accidentOn January 27, 2009 16-year-old Randy Jones was killed in an 18-wheeler accident. The accident occurred as Jones was driving his GMC Yukon West on Goodman when an eastbound 18-wheeler allegedly made a left turn in front of him causing the Yukon to collide with the 18-wheeler's trailer. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. The young man was a student at Olive Branch High School. The news of his death shocked school mates and friends. Posted by: Trucking accident attorney E. Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/2/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
19-year-old Christian Benitez injured in 18-wheeler accident in Dallas, TX.On January 31, 2008 19-year-old Christian Benitez suffered major injuries after his car was crushed by a rock hauling 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler accident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on northbound I-35 at West Illinois, just south of downtown Dallas, Tx. The accident allegedly occurred when the the driver of the 18-wheeler changed lanes into the lane occupied by Benitez' Toyota Corolla. The 18-wheeler rolled onto the Corolla trapping Benitez inside. One of the trucks wheels was sat atop his chest as he was trapped in the vehicle. Benitez' girlfriend was able to escape with minor injuries while rescue workers worked to free Benitez. After an hour the rescue workers were able to free the young man and transported him to Harris Methodist Hospital where he is listed in critical condition. Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney E. Michael Grossman | Posted on: 2/2/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article Bookmark this post:
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