Two Dead After Pickup Strikes Semi In Johnson County
When accidents involving an 18 wheeler occur in Texas the outcome is usually not good. Last night two people were killed after the pickup truck they were riding in struck the back of a big rig in rural Johnson County Sunday night.
The crash happened sometime between 10:30 and 11 p.m. about 10 miles north of Cleburne at the intersection of county roads 904 and 1017 when a Ford pickup traveling east struck the back of a 2000 Peterbilt tractor-trailer that was backing up into a private drive.
Rusty Talamantes, 26, of Alvarado, and an unidentified passenger in the Ford pickup were killed.Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The tractor-trailer's driver was uninjured.
The Ford pickup ended up underneath the trailer with the top of the truck ripped off. According to DPS investigators, no charges will be filed against the tractor-trailer's driver at this time.
Truck accidents occur every day in Texas.In 2007 there were 455 tractor-trailers involved in fatal accidents in Texas resulting in 4,808 fatalities. Additionally nearly 20% of 18-wheeler accidents involved the truck being rear-ended; cars unable to stop or otherwise hitting the back of the semi. My thoughts and prayers go out to Talamante’s and the unidentified passengers families.
Information and commentary provided by Texas 18 Wheeler Attorney Mark A. Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Texas at 877-294-1115. If you have questions about a tractor truck accident, please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.
Comments
The other passenger in the pick up was my ex-husbend and best friend, Joseph Greenwood. He was 39 years old and from Des Moines, Iowa.
Posted by: shawna hamilton | November 29, 2010 7:13 PM