Last week, a semi truck crash left traffic backed up in Buncombe County. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the one-vehicle crash happened sometime before 6:00 a.m. on Sweeten Creek Road at Hendersonville Road. For currently unknown reasons, the truck left the roadway and hit a telephone pole. The tractor-trailer came to rest on its side next to the roadway. The wreck resulted in telephone and internet lines being strewn about the railroad tracks.
Truck Crash in Asheville
Very few details about this truck crash have been released, but we do know that no other vehicles or injuries were initially reported. There has been no word on the cause of the crash either, which is still under investigation with law enforcement authorities. Crashes involving commercial trucking vehicles typically take longer to investigate than crashes involving traditional passenger occupant vehicles. Truck drivers and commercial trucking companies have additional rules and regulations to follow in order to keep roadways safe for all vehicles.
Truck Accident Investigations
In accident cases involving commercial trucking vehicles, it’s not uncommon to have multiple investigative agencies working at the same time. In addition to the traditional rules of the road, truck drivers also have to comply with regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Since these vehicles are so much larger and heavier than other cars and trucks on the road, it’s essential to determine exactly what happened to cause an accident. If drivers or trucking companies were negligent in any way, investigators need to find out.
After a Truck Accident in Asheville
In 2013, there were 3,964 people killed in crashes involving large trucks in the U.S. Additionally, an estimated 95,000 people were injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2013. Accidents involving large commercial vehicles are often devastating for other motorists involved. Compared to other cars and light trucks on the road, these vehicles are larger, heavier and require more room to stop in the event of an emergency. If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one in a truck accident in or around the Asheville area, contact the experienced team at Davis Law Group, P.A. at 888-773-8388 for a free case consultation.