Truck Overturns on U.S. 75 in Collin County, Texas
A tandem trailer truck jackknifed and overturned on the wet highway in Fairview, Texas this morning. The truck blocked the highway and caused the road to be closed for several hours.
According to news reports, the driver of the big rig failed to see the construction barriers in the northbound lane and over-corrected as he tried to miss them. The truck cab and the trailer attached directly behind it overturned while the other trailer remained upright. Because of dense fog, the driver couldn’t see the warning signs posted about the upcoming barriers. The National Weather Service had issued a dense fog advisory for North Texas until the previous morning, but apparently conditions were still dangerous this morning.
Police said they hoped the North Texas Tollway Authority and the Texas Department of Transportation will add additional, well-lit signs that could help prevent another wreck. But all drivers, especially tractor trailer drivers who possess a CDL permit, should adapt their driving to the weather. If the fog is too heavy to see, they should exit the road way and park in a safe, non-obstructive spot until the fog lifts. Luckily no one was injured in this accident, which is great news.
Information provided by Texas Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyer Mark A. Anderson, who can be reached toll free at 877-294-1115, or contacted by clicking here.
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