One Seriously Injured in Tyler 18-Wheeler Crash on Loop 323 and Shaw Street

Tyler, Texas (August 13, 2021) – According to the police, one person was seriously injured Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash at a Tyler intersection.

The crash happened around 9:43 p.m., August 12, at the intersection of Loop 323 and Shaw Street.

Police said a white Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on Loop 323 when it struck an 18-wheeler that was making a U-turn at the intersection.

The Tahoe driver was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated.

The victim was taken to UT Health East Texas with serious injuries.

The crash closed the northbound lanes of Loop 323 south of Shaw Street.

Traffic was diverted onto Shaw Street.

The crash remains under investigation.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have been injured in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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