Tractor Trailer Accident Claims Life of Bullard Man
Tractor Trailer Accident Claims Life of Bullard Man by Texas Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyer Justin A. Hill
A recent accident reported below raises many questions and highlights the importantce of accident reconstruction and investigation. According to the Jacksonville Progress:
Rickey Faulk, 41, of Bullard, died Feb. 19 following a two-vehicle accident. It happened at the intersection of U. S. Highway 79 and Loop 456. According to the crash report, Faulk’s 2005 blue Chevrolet Equinox was traveling north on Loop 456 just before 10:30 p.m. A truck driven by Charles Johnson, 33, of Bethel, Okla., was traveling east on Rusk and approaching the intersection. The truck was in the intersection when Faulk’s vehicle entered it, striking the truck’s trailer with its front left quarter on the trailer’s right side near the trailer jacks. Police authorities stated the trailer was pulled over the Equinox’s driver side before coming to a stop. The accident was fatal to Faulk and it was determined alcohol or drugs were not involved with either party. Details such as fault and charges were not available as of Monday afternoon.
The article does little to detail the accident, the intersection or the vehicles involved. It raises many questions. Was this a lighted intersection? Was there a stop sign or red light? Did the 18-wheeler have sufficient lighting on the truck and trailer? Was the other vehicle driving with headlights on or off? Was either vehicle speeding? All of these questions would help clarify the causes of this accident. It is a real possibility that the 18-wheeler just pulled out in front of Mr. Faulk and Mr. Faulk did not have sufficient time to react or never saw the 18-wheeler. However, these questions illustrate the importance in having a trained professional team of experts evaluate and investigate the sequence and causes of the accident.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck-related highway fatalities totaled 4,229 in 2008. If someone you know was injured or killed as the result of an 18-wheeler accident, big rig accident or tractor-trailer accident, encourage them to immediately contact a competent attorney for advice. It is extremely important to do this quickly to ensure that evidence is preserved, statements are taken, and the rights of all claimants are protected.
