18-Wheeler Wrecks
Two 18-Wheelers Crash on I-10 Service Road Near Vidor

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A crash involving two 18-wheelers shut down the I-10 service road near mile marker 865 in Vidor and caused significant traffic delays Tuesday night. According to 12NewsNow, the crash happened along the eastbound side of I-10 after an 18-wheeler traveling east failed to stay in a single lane and struck the rear of another parked 18-wheeler. The Texas Department of Public Safety said the driver of the parked 18-wheeler was not injured. The driver of the truck that failed to maintain its lane suffered minor injuries. Crews closed the service road while responding to the crash, and traffic backed up on both the service road and the interstate. Crashes involving two commercial trucks require a thorough investigation, even when injuries are initially reported as minor. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, unsafe lane movement, speed, visibility, improper parking, warning lights, brake issues, maintenance problems, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the collision. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, dashcam footage, inspection records, maintenance records, vehicle damage, 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 a Vidor 18-wheeler accident, I-10 truck crash, Orange County commercial vehicle collision, or Texas rear-end truck wreck, 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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