Atlanta Truck Driver Survives Fiery Crash
A wreck on I-285 closed down the freeway near the Ashford Dunwoody exit for ten hours last night. According to the AJC, a young man driving the wrong way in the eastbound lanes slammed into a truck carrying margarine. Margarine is essentially oil. Consequently, it's highly flammable and slippery. The crash resulted in a fire that took hours to douse. Extra Hazmat crews were on scene to clean the slick mess of the road and keep it from getting into the drains.
The young man did not survive. The driver of the truck - amazingly - was not seriously injured.
Accidents like this can result in a domino effect of legal issues. The death of the young man is a tragedy. The truck driver was lucky, but he should make sure to keep track of all the records of the accident. Sometimes injuries - particularly back and neck injuries, or whiplash - do not become apparent until some time after a wreck. The driver will also want to protect himself from liability in the event of a lawsuit. The trucking company was likely insured, but after such a messy, high profile accident, the company and the driver will likely be negotiating with their insurance company for months.
Robert J. Fleming is an experienced personal injury lawyer who creates successful outcomes with insurance companies and liable parties. If you or your family member is in an auto accident, please contact us.
Source: Mike Morris - Fatal Wrong Way Crash Shuts Down Top-End Perimeter
