On Monday, a semi truck overturned on NC 226, also known as Coxes Creek Road. The 18-wheeler was hauling a mobile home at the time of the crash. The roadway was shut down for hours as crews worked on the scene of this McDowell County wreck. Motorists were diverted on detours through NC 226A and NC 221 North. At least two people were injured as a result of the crash.
At Least Two People Injured in NC 226 18-Wheeler Crash
According to WLOS ABC 13 News, one victim was taken to Blue Ridge Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, and a second victim was airlifted to Mission Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Very little information has been released about this crash which is likely still under investigation. There is no word on what caused the 18-wheeler to overturn in the roadway. Additionally, there is no information on the condition of the two victims involved in this collision.
Large Truck Crash Causation Study
When a semi truck overturns and results in an injury-causing wreck, it’s absolutely critical to find out why and how it happened. In 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the results of a Large Truck Crash Causation Study. Half of the collisions studied involved passenger vehicles. The study found that for crashes involving both large trucks and passenger vehicles, there was a statistically significant link between the 10 factors listed below for both the trucks and passenger vehicles.
Associated Factors for Large Truck Crashes Involving Passenger Vehicles
1. Interruption of traffic flow 2. Roadway unfamiliarity
3. Inadequate surveillance 4. Driving too fast for conditions
5. Illegal maneuver 6. Inattention 7. Fatigue
8. Illness 9. False assumption of other road user’s actions 10. Distraction by object or person in the vehicle
Commercial Truck Accidents in North Carolina
Crashes involving commercial trucks can leave victims in the hospital and out of work. Since the trucking industry has a variety of additional laws and regulations to follow, it’s a good idea to contact an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible if you have been injured in a crash. The experienced team at the Davis Law Group, P.A. can answer your questions and make sure you’re on the right track for getting the compensation you deserve after an accident involving an 18-wheeler.