18-Wheeler Wrecks
Semi Driver Killed After 18-Wheeler Hits Bridge Support on I-45 in Hutchins

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A semi-truck driver was killed in a crash on Interstate 45 in Hutchins. According to reports, the crash happened on Thursday, April 15, 2021, and forced I-45 to close for more than five hours before all lanes reopened. Hutchins police said a single 18-wheeler struck a bridge support area near Langdon Road, close to the I-20/Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway interchange. Authorities said the driver was the only person in the semi-trailer, and no other vehicles were involved. Fatal 18-wheeler crashes require a thorough investigation to determine what happened and whether the collision could have been prevented. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, speed, medical emergency, mechanical failure, brake issues, tire failure, steering problems, roadway conditions, improper maintenance, cargo issues, or another factor contributed to the crash. Important evidence can disappear quickly after a serious commercial vehicle accident. Black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, dashcam footage, vehicle damage, bridge impact evidence, crash scene photos, witness statements, police reports, roadway evidence, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining fault and protecting a family’s legal rights. If your loved one was killed in a Hutchins semi-truck accident, I-45 crash, Langdon Road collision, Dallas County commercial vehicle wreck, or Texas 18-wheeler accident, your family may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and other damages through a wrongful death claim. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.
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