Updated on: 2/16/2022
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Police suspect that driver impairment may have played a role in a fatal trucking accident that claimed the life of a tow truck driver on Interstate 5 early Tuesday morning.
According to news reports, the crash took place on I-5 just south of Porter Way at approximately 6:20 a.m. Tuesday. The driver of a tow truck was reportedly outside of his vehicle when he was struck by a semi-truck, and authorities say that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.
Officials with the Washington State Patrol (WSP) also indicated that the semi-truck driver was arrested at the scene of the collision on suspicion of DUI.
UPDATE: just spoke with WA State Patrol. The semi-truck driver actually missed the flatbed tow truck (pictured here) and hit just the driver. They aren’t sure how that happened. Again the driver, a 65 yo man, has been arrested on suspicion of DUI. pic.twitter.com/qOoArY1oYM
— Kierra Elfalan (@KierraElfalanTV) February 15, 2022
Importance of A Thorough Investigation After a Trucking Accident
Proving liability is one of the most difficult challenges when it comes to pursuing a personal injury claim against a trucking company. Even in a case where the involved driver was arrested for DUI, trucking companies will stop at nothing to minimize their legal responsibility for a serious accident.
Trucking companies often have an army of lawyers and investigators ready to respond to the scene immediately after a serious accident occurs. This is why accident victims need an experienced attorney who understands the trucking companies’ playbook advocating for their interests.
Call the team of trucking accident lawyers at Davis Law Group today for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been injured in a serious crash. We can help you protect your legal rights and determine if hiring an attorney would be beneficial for your case.
