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Tractor-trailer Crash Leaves One Dead

Tractor-trailer Crash Leaves One Dead

Holland, NY – An accident involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer occurred at the intersection of Vermont Hill Road and Vermont Street on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, around 9 p.m. 

According to police, the tractor-trailer failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. The driver of the Silverado was identified as Thomas Keele. He was pronounced dead at the scene. New York State Police are investigating this fatal crash. 

Tractor-trailer Accidents 

Unfortunately, tractor-trailer accidents claim the lives of over 5,000 people each year. In this devastating accident, the family of the victim should perform an independent legal investigation and preserve evidence. This includes reviewing:    

  • Driving records  
  • Video from the truck  
  • Driver overtime records  
  • Blind spots on the truck  
  • Phone and texting records of the driver  
  • Route the truck was traveling  
  • Recent maintenance history  
  • Driver accident history  
  • Vehicle accident history  
  • Dispatcher notes regarding the trip  
  • Copy of company’s driver attentiveness system report  
  • Police accident report  
  • Any testing of the driver for alcohol and drugs  
  • Any history of driver with alcohol and drugs  
  • Inspection of road conditions  
  • Accident history at this intersection 
  • Any video evidence of the crash 
  • All eyewitness account of the crash  
  • Determination if pavement markings are clear and up to code  
  • Determination if roadway signage is up to code   

Tractor-trailer Accident Attorneys  

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in tractor-trailer accidents and have found that some common causes include:   

  • Inexperienced drivers  
  • Distracted driving  
  • Fatigue 
  • Speeding or reckless driving  
  • Congested roads  
  • Inadequate vehicle maintenance  
  • Improperly secured loads and equipment

 If you or a loved one has been injured in a tractor-trailer accident, contact an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney at The Barnes Firm for a FREE consultation. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.   

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.   

Location of Crash – Vermont Hill Road and Vermont Street

Vermont Hill Road and Vermont Street

 

 

 

 

 

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