A tractor-trailer driver who collided with a bus in Harrisonburg is now undergoing charges for reckless driving. Seven were hurt in the wreck, which happened on I-81 in the morning on Tuesday. The wreck happened when the tractor-trailer crashed into the bus while in the process of changing lanes, causing both vehicles to veer into the median. Passengers were able to escape through the emergency side windows. The bus driver and five passengers were all treated for injuries. The wreck remains under investigation, according to news reports.
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Tractor-Trailer, Bus Collide
The driver of a tractor-trailer was charged with reckless driving after a collision on I-81. Seven were injured in the collision when it happened in Rockingham County. The crash occurred when the northbound trailer driver was attempting to change lanes and hit a passenger bus. The cab of the trailer overturned. Passengers fled the bus through emergency-side windows. The bus was heading from Tennessee to New York City at the time of the wreck, and five passengers were released from the hospital after the wreck, according to news reports.
I-81 Pedestrian Wreck Under Investigation
A collision on Interstate 81 Saturday night is now being called a suicide. The wreck happened when a pedestrian was killed around 6pm. A car was stopped along the shoulder of the roadway and the driver walked into the roadway where they were hit by a semi-truck. The wreck happened around mile marker 228 and the driver was behind the wheel of a 2006 Toyota Sienna at the time. The tractor-trailer driver was driving for Martin Transportation. The semi-truck driver said he could not stop from hitting the pedestrian, who was directly in front of his vehicle at the time. The wreck remains under investigation by police, according to news reports.
As a personal injury attorney, my thoughts are with those involved in this wreck and I hope that nobody else was harmed. I look forward to hearing the results of the police investigation. There could be many reasons for an auto accident, and everything should be completely investigated. If you or someone dear to you was harmed in a crash caused by negligence, you may want to discuss your claim with an attorney who can fully investigate and evaluate your case. When you have a lawyer fighting for your rights, you are more likely to get the results you deserve for your case. An attorney can guide you through the steps associated with your case and answer any questions you may have.
I-81 Driver Flees Police, Overturns Car
While fleeing from a state trooper on Interstate 81, a man from Marion collided in his vehicle and was killed. Police attempted to pull him over after he was observed swerving onto the shoulder. After police activated their emergency lights, the vehicle stopped. While the officer was approaching the suspect, they drove away and continued northbound along I-81. The officer began pursuing him. The suspect then veered off the road and overcorrected, finally overturning and causing the driver to be ejected from the vehicle. They were treated for injuries at Johnston Memorial Hospital then pronounced dead Saturday morning. According to news reports, police are still investigating the crash. The collision represented the only serious incident during the holiday travel period.
As a Washington DC car accident lawyer, I hope that nobody else was harmed by the driver attempting to flee from police. If you or a loved one were harmed in a car collision, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can discuss your rights with you, along with answer any important legal questions regarding your claim. A personal injury attorney can help reach the best possible outcome for your case.
Tanker Truck Crashes on I-81
Tuesday evening, a small tanker truck carrying asphalt-paving material crashed into a guardrail on Interstate 81, said Maryland State Police. The driver fled the scene of the wreck. After the wreck, traffic slowed significantly between the Salem Avenue interchange and Maugans Avenue exit. Both northbound lanes were shut-down in order to clean the scene of the accident. A wrecker truck called to the accident used a boom in order to lift the crashed tanker off the guard rail. According to news reports, the truck did not leak.
As a car accident lawyer, I hope that nobody else was harmed in this crash. My thoughts are with those who were harmed. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident, discuss your case with a Springfield personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, help defend your rights, and answer any legal questions you have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to help ensure the best possible outcome.
Tractor-Trailer Veers from I-81
A semi-truck left the interstate Monday night while traveling south along Interstate 81. It traveled through a wooded area then came to a stop near a fence behind the Pavestone Co. close to the Halfway Boulevard exit, said Maryland State Police. A Trooper said the crash happened around 8am, and the driver and his wife involved in the wreck were brought to Meritus Medical Center immediately for treatment of minor injuries. Police are unsure why the tractor-trailer veered from the roadway. According to news reports, traffic was backed up for around 2 miles and moved slowly around the scene of the wreck.
As an Arlington auto accident lawyer, my thoughts are with the family of those harmed. I hope nobody else was hurt in this collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident, discuss your case with an Arlington personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your case and help protect your rights, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim.
Semi-Trucks Collide on I-81
All southbound traffic along Interstate 81 was blocked so authorities could clear the mess after two semi-trucks collided. Virginia State Police say thankfully nobody was hurt in the wreck, which happened three miles south of the Mint Spring Exit around 9:40am. A semi-truck driver from Pennsylvania was approaching another semi that was slowed due to traffic. He crashed into the back of the other driver’s semi. The 82-year-old was charged with following too closely. According to news reports, State Police had to close the lane and block off all trafic so that the scene of the crash could be completely cleared.
As an Arlington car accident lawyer, I hope that everybody involved in this collision heals quickly and fully from their injuries. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident caused by negligence, discuss your case with an Arlington personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim and help assess your case, along with answer any important legal questions relating to your personal injury case. A personal injury lawyer can help ensure your rights are protected.
SUV and Station Wagon Collide on I-81
A two-car wreck on Interstate 81 Wednesday ended in tragedy for one and four other individuals were brought to hospitals to treat injuries. A trooper received a call informing him of a two-car wreck in the northbound lanes of I-81, and when he arrived at the crash scene he found a SUV and station wagon in the median of the Interstate. The Toyota driver was brought to City Hospital in Martinsburg, and the Toyota’s three passengers were brought to Inova Fairfax Hospital. The extent of their injuries are unknown at this time.
According to news reports, a witness told reporters that a vehicle was attempting to make a U-turn when the crash happened. Emergency medical teams responded to the incident immediately. As a Virginia personal injury lawyer, I hope those who were injured heal quickly and fully from their injuries. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident, discuss your case with a Virginia car accident lawyer who can evaluate your claim.