18-Wheeler Wrecks
80,000-Pound Tanker Truck Crash Closes I-20 Near Monkhouse Drive

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A serious tanker truck crash in Shreveport caused major delays after an 80,000-pound tank truck wrecked on I-20 West near Monkhouse Drive. According to KSLA, I-20 West just west of Monkhouse Drive was closed due to multiple wrecks on the interstate. Police reported heavy backups in the area while multiple tow units worked to remove the tanker truck from the roadway. Authorities said I-20 West at mile marker 7 was expected to remain closed for several hours while crews cleared the scene. Drivers were urged to use alternate routes as emergency crews and tow operators worked in the area. Tanker truck crashes require a thorough investigation, especially when an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle is involved. A truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, unsafe speed, brake failure, tire failure, cargo shifting, poor maintenance, roadway conditions, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the wreck. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, dashcam footage, tanker records, cargo documents, roadway debris, crash scene photos, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. If you or your loved one was injured in an I-20 tanker truck accident, Shreveport commercial vehicle crash, Monkhouse Drive wreck, or serious truck collision involving an 80,000-pound vehicle, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.
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