Dump truck collides with pedestrian bridge
Pedlam bay, New York — It was a normal, busy morning on the roadways of Pedlam Bay, when a dump truck suddenly lifted from the back and struck the overpass of a pedestrian walkway. The hydraulic lift was peeled off the truck as various large pieces of concrete broke away from the bridge. A Buick Rendezvous - sport utility vehicle – was traveling behind the truck and collided with the truck and debris. The SUV was carrying 7 people on their way to the New York State Fair, four adults and three children, all of whom were injured. One of the adults, Jennifer Zimmer was airlifted to a Syracuse hospital. The others were all taken to a hospital to be treated for minor wounds.
Fortunately, in this case there were no fatalities, yet with estimates of 15.5 million trucks operating in the U.S., and 1.9 million are tractor-trailers, that accounts for 41,000 to 45,000 traffic deaths every year within the U.S. Also, in 2003, Texas witnessed 5040 fatal traffic accidents, of which, 438 were fatal. These statistics are only going to continue to rise, if you have recently been involved in a truck accident, consult with an experienced truck accident lawyer to obtain information concerning all of your legal options regarding truck accidents.
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