Yuniel Escalona Killed in Sonora Semi-Trailer Crash on Interstate 10

Sonora, Texas (October 12, 2021) – A man was killed early Monday morning in a semi-trailer crash, eight miles west of Sonora, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 5:20 a.m., October 11, on Interstate 10.

DPS said a semitrailer was traveling eastbound on the interstate when it struck a guardrail and then struck another semi-trailer driven by Yuniel Maximo Escalona, 32, of Houston.

Escalona was killed in the crash.

The driver of the first semi-trailer was uninjured in the crash.

The road conditions were dry, and the weather was clear at the time of the crash.

The DPS 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.

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