Wednesday night, a horrific accident occurred on
I-95 near Bel Air in Harford County, Maryland.
A 21 year old Towson University nursing student tragically lost
her life in the accident. The young
driver was changing lanes in her Honda when a tractor trailer rear-ended
her. The Honda then began to spin and
lose control, and eventually ended up hitting a wall where a pickup truck crashed
into her.
This
accident goes to show the dangers involved when driving near tractor trailers,
especially on the highway. State police
say that the 21 year old made an “erratic” lane change that may have
contributed to the truck rear ending her.
However, investigations into the exact cause of the accident continue. No one else was injured in the crash.
As
we often write about, rear-end collisions are some of the most dangerous and
most common types of accidents. When the
vehicle that is rear ending another vehicle is a tractor trailer, the resulting
injuries to the victim car tend to be very severe. Due to the size and power of tractor
trailers, it is difficult for truck drivers to bring their rigs to a quick
stop. Since we do not know the exact
cause of this accident, we do not want to speculate who is to blame, but if the
accident victim did make a sudden lane change in front of a tractor trailer, it
was likely difficult for the truck driver to stop in time. All drivers on the roads and highways should
always be extra cautious when driving near, next to, or in front of tractor
trailers because there is a greater risk for a serious accident.
If you or a family
member has been injured or killed in a truck accident caused by the fault or
negligence of another person and would like to consult an experienced Maryland
personal injury attorney for free, contact us at (301) 854-9000 to schedule an
appointment at one of our office locations in Bel
Air or throughout Maryland or visit us online at http://www.portnerandshure.com/Auto-Accidents/Truck-Accidents/
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