Semi-Truck Crash Kills Ute Man Near Charter Oak

The report on this one is the man simply ran into the rear of a semi on Highway 141. The semi-driver was waiting to make a left turn, traffic needed to clear, when the driver to the rear, ran into the trailer. Put away the distractions and pay attention to your driving. In a way many of these loss of control cases (failure to maintain control) have to do with distracted driving. See Cellphone ban targets truckers, bus drivers. We are pursuing expert testimony and damages against drivers in cell phone distracted driving cases. If you have a case and are interested in our point of view or our assistance please contact attorney Steve Lombardi.
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From Cathy Jett of the Fredericksburg.com News, “The small distraction, probably aided by fatigue, was enough to cause him to veer off the highway, cross a 60-foot median and slam head-on into a 15-passenger van carrying a dozen Mennonites to a wedding in Iowa. Only two children, both of whom were in safety seats, survived the fiery crash.”
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