On Thursday, April 8, 2010, several vehicles crashed on a Highway 121 bridge in Carrollton, Texas according to a report by KDFW Fox News 4. The accident involved a tractor-trailer, a dump truck and a pickup truck on the eastbound lanes of the highway near Interstate 35E on a section commonly known as the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT).
A North Texas Tollway Authority dump truck struck a semi that was hauling 40,000 pounds of cargo heading northbound on 35E to eastbound 121. After the initial collision, the semi jackknifed and was hit a second time by a pickup truck.
A fire ignited the three vehicles, causing severe damage to the affected area. The cab of the tractor-trailer was seen dangling over the bridge, attached loosely to the rig. Fortunately, the driver was able to safely escape. Firefighters were called on scene to extinguish the blaze. One of the victims was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.
Traffic had been delayed for seven hours during cleanup and investigation. All northbound and two southbound tollway lanes remained closed as well as the entrance ramp from northbound I-35 to northbound SRT.
Multi-vehicle accidents, especially ones including large commercial vehicles such as semi trucks, dump trucks and buses, can be devastating to all parties involved. As with many motor vehicle accidents, injuries sustained may not be apparent until the second or third day after the accident.
Regardless of the severity of the injuries, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your losses and traumas. Carrollton personal injury claims involving car and truck accidents require experienced legal counsel and investigation to ensure that your rights are protected.
