negligent truck driving
Truck Driver Who Choked on Chicken Causes Tractor-Trailer Accident
A 45-year-old truck driver told officials he crashed his big rig after choking on a piece of chicken and losing consciousness while driving on the Interstate 5 in Albany, Oregon. According to a KPTV news report, the big rig driver was eating chicken as he was driving. He began to choke and lost consciousness. The truck and the semi-trailer went across the center median and came to rest on the opposite median shoulder with the trailer overturned. Apparently, the trailer was carrying tires. The driver was issued a citation for failure to maintain a single lane of travel.
It is fortunate that no one else was injured in this truck accident. Had there been other vehicles in the vicinity there would have likely been several injuries involved. Or had the load of tires spilled on the freeway, it could’ve not only been messy, but would have also posed a serious hazard to motorists on the freeway.
It has become common practice in our culture to eat, shave or apply makeup while driving. But, please remember that these are extremely dangerous practices, which could result in tragedies. It’s not worth risking your life or the lives of others on your road. If you must eat, use your phone or do anything else that is likely to take your eyes or attention off the road, please pull over in a safe location, finish what you have to do and then proceed.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington big rig accident, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury lawyers of The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.
