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A deadly crash in Melissa claimed the life of one person after a car became pinned underneath the cab of an 18-wheeler in Collin County. According to CBS Texas, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on the Sam Rayburn Highway near Highway 5. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, and the victim’s identity had not been released in the initial report. Officials said the cause of the crash was not immediately known, but weather was not believed to be a factor. The crash remains under investigation. Why This Matters Fatal crashes involving passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers require a thorough investigation, especially when a car becomes trapped under or near a tractor-trailer. A Texas wrongful death lawyer can review whether truck positioning, braking, visibility, lighting, speed, driver distraction, vehicle maintenance, roadway conditions, or another preventable factor contributed to the collision. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, dashcam footage, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, vehicle damage, roadway measurements, crash scene photos, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If your loved one was killed in a Melissa 18-wheeler accident, Collin County truck crash, Sam Rayburn Highway collision, or Texas wrongful death case involving a commercial vehicle, your family may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, mental anguish, loss of companionship, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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A major 18-wheeler crash shut down northbound Interstate 45 near Hutchins in southern Dallas County. According to reports, the crash happened Friday morning, July 26, 2019, shortly before 8:00 a.m. Northbound I-45 was completely closed near Hutchins, causing traffic to back up for miles, while southbound traffic was reduced to one lane. Additional reports indicated that the 18-wheeler crashed through the concrete median, crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck an overhead sign. Why This Matters Crashes involving 18-wheelers and highway median impacts require a careful investigation to determine what caused the driver to lose control. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, speed, tire failure, brake problems, steering issues, cargo weight, maintenance problems, roadway conditions, or another factor contributed to the crash. Evidence from a serious commercial truck crash can be cleared quickly once lanes reopen. Black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance files, dashcam footage, vehicle damage, median damage, overhead sign damage, roadway marks, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction findings may all help determine what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was injured in a Hutchins 18-wheeler accident, I-45 crash, southern Dallas County truck wreck, or Texas commercial vehicle collision, you may have legal options to 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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An overturned 18-wheeler crash shut down both northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 75 in Melissa after the truck struck a concrete barrier. According to Patch, the crash happened near the Melissa Road exit when a northbound truck overturned and hit the concrete divider separating traffic. The impact reportedly pushed the barrier into southbound lanes, and part of the truck ended up on the opposite side of the interstate. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said both directions of U.S. 75 were closed after the crash, and drivers were warned to expect the shutdown to last for hours. Officials did not immediately know what caused the crash, but weather was believed to have possibly played a role. Why This Matters 18-wheeler rollover crashes require a thorough investigation, especially when a commercial truck crosses or damages highway barriers and creates danger for traffic in both directions. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether weather, unsafe speed, driver fatigue, distraction, brake failure, tire failure, cargo shifting, roadway conditions, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the crash. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, dashcam footage, cargo records, vehicle damage, barrier damage, 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. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was injured in a Melissa 18-wheeler accident, U.S. 75 truck crash, Collin County rollover wreck, or Texas commercial vehicle collision, 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.