One Seriously Injured in South Austin 18-Wheeler Crash on Interstate 35 near William Cannon Drive

Austin, Texas (October 3, 2020) – One person was seriously injured in an 18-wheeler crash Thursday night in South Austin, according to officials.

The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m., October 1, in the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near William Cannon Drive.

Officials said the crash involved a vehicle and an 18-wheeler.

One person was pinned inside the vehicle and had to be extricated. The victim was taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with serious injuries.

No other details were provided.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

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.

To speak with an attorney Click to call: 281-943-5555.