57-Year-Old Man Killed in Irving 18-Wheeler Crash on Highway 183

Irving, Texas (November 28, 2020) – One person was killed Friday afternoon in an 18-wheeler crash in Irving, according to police.

The fatal crash happened just after 3:45 p.m., November 27, in the westbound lanes of Highway 183 near Story Road.

Police said the crash involved an 18-wheeler and two other vehicles.

A 57-year-old man in the SUV was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

The crash closed the westbound lanes of the highway for several hours.

No further details regarding the crash were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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 the 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 wrongful death lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have lost a loved one 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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