Semi-Truck Crash on 69 Highway Shuts Down 69 Highway
We see the devastating consequences of big rig trucking accidents on a daily basis. While the numbers indicate that trucking accidents and fatalities are down in Missouri, as well as other parts of the country, we know there is a long way to go before we can declare the roads are safe.
On Sunday in south Johnson County, a semi-truck jack-knifed on 69 highway, causing the truck to rollover the median in a violent crash. The accident, which happened around 7:30 in the morning, forced the highway to be closed down for several hours in both directions between 199th street and 207th street. No one was injured in the accident.
Our experienced Kansas City Trucking Accident and Injury Attorneys would like to remind all motorists in Kansas and Missouri the importance of maintaining proper speeds and avoiding distractions while driving. It’s no secret that driving a big rig trucks are difficult to drive and require years of on going training and experience but any vehicle is going to be a potential road hazard if the driver loses focus or attention on the road for even a second.
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If you’ve been injured in a tractor trailer accident you need to speak with an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Kansas City office directly at 816-471-5111 to schedule your free consultation.
Kansas City personal injury attorney James Roswold of Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys handles cases dealing with victims of personal injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, workers compensation, nursing home negligence, premises liability, product liability, car accident, truck accident and motorcycle accident cases.