Tacoma, Washington - Minor Injuries in Truck Rollover at State Route 509
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Tacoma, Washington – Minor Injuries in Truck Rollover at State Route 509

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Posted on December 8, 2019

Tacoma, Washington (December 5, 2019) – The driver of a truck sustained minor injuries in a rollover crash that occurred at the southbound State Route 509 ramp to Interstate 705 on Thursday morning. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle with some assistance, and was not reported to require hospitalization after the incident. No other vehicles were reported to be involved and no other injuries were reported in the incident.

Crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Washington State Patrol and the Fire Department responded to the incident around 10 a.m. on Thursday morning. The ramp was completely blocked during the crash. The cause of the accident has not been reported.

About Truck Accidents

The state of Washington’s  2015 Annual Collision Data Summary reported that 6,091 commercial vehicle or heavy trucks were involved in collisions in 2015. These crashes included 38 fatal collisions, 85 serious injury collisions, 1,352 minor injury collisions, 4,565 property damage collisions, and 51 unknown injury collisions. Truck accidents can have many causes, and due to the size and road performance of these vehicles, the involvement of one in an accident can lead to heavy losses. Unlike other vehicles, truck accidents can involve many people other than the driver, such as the owner of the truck, the manufacturer of parts, the company which handles it, and so on and so forth. Truck accidents also have a varied list of causes. Weather and road conditions can play a part in it, as was the case in this particular truck accident. There are also of course driver errors, as well as lack of training in operating the truck. Additionally, due to the type of job, both drivers and vehicles can experience fatigue.

This type of accident where the vehicle has landed on their side can be classified under rollover accident, a hazardous situation where a vehicle turns onto its side or roof. This type of accident usually happens after trying to turn on high speeds. Injuries from these accidents can include conditions as serious as brain and spinal injury. Whether operating a truck or seeing one on the road, all drivers must follow regulations to avoid incurring damages and injuries to themselves and people around them. If you have been the victim of a truck accident, we extend our sympathy and compassion.

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