One Killed in Semi-Truck Crash at Lakeside and IH 40 in East Amarillo

One Killed in Semi-Truck Crash at Lakeside and IH 40 in East Amarillo

One Killed in East Amarillo Two-Vehicle Crash at Lakeside and IH 40

Amarillo, Texas (August 3, 2021) – According to the APD, one person was killed on Monday in a semi-truck crash in East Amarillo.

The deadly crash happened on August 2, in the 1800 block of Lakeside at the intersection of IH 40 frontage road.

APD said a semi-truck pulling a trailer was stopped at the red light when it was rear-ended by a southbound vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

The Traffic Investigation Squad of the Amarillo Police Department is investigating the crash.

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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