Mesquite 18 Wheeler Accident Sends Truck Driver to Hospital

June 3rd, 2011 |

MESQUITE, TX – An 18 wheeler truck accident took place early friday morning at about 10:45 a.m when the Texas Star Express truck hauling scrap metal crashed onto its side and caught fire.

18 wheeler truck accident mesquite tx june 3,2011 2011

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From Sky 4, the cab of the Texas Star Express truck could be seen straddling the HOV lane barrier blocking all of the westbound lanes of I-30 near the 635 interchange. The cab was reduced to charred and twisted metal.

MyFOXdfw.com reports:

The driver was taken to the hospital with a broken arm, according to Mesquite police.

It’s not clear exactly how the 10:45 a.m. accident happened, although at least one other car with a damaged fender was at the accident site.

It appears the semi driver lost control for some reason and over-corrected, tipping the 18-wheeler on its right side.

Westbound traffic on I-30 was being diverted onto northbound 635. The freeway could be closed for several hours as investigators gather information about the accident.

Comments:

Dallas has a large amount of vehicle collisions which include 18 wheeler and big rig truck accidents. Approximately 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents in the United States each year.

Nearby Texas cities near mesquite with a high incident of truck accidents include Frisco, Grand Prairie and Plano to name a few.

Gordon Elias & Seely, LLP recommend that if you know anyone who has been injured or killed as the result of a commercial truck accident involving a semi truck, 18 wheeler, big rig, tractor trailer or bus, tell them to immediately contact a qualified truck accident lawyer for advice.