Four motorcyclists have died and five others seriously injured, when a dump truck slammed into the back of the motorcyclists who were stopped at a light.
Reports indicate that of the survivors who were injured one remains in critical condition while three others are in serious condition. One lucky motorcycle rider was released from the hospital after being treated.
At this time, it does not appear that there are any answers for why the commercial truck slammed into the motorcyclists who were stopped at a red light.
This tragedy should never have happened and has impacted numerous lives already.
While no charges have been filed against the truck driver, the investigation most likely is not complete. In situations like this, with multiple deaths and serious injuries, the authorities take the accident reconstruction very seriously.
Recently, in Texas truck drivers have been held to fairly strict penalties in connection with distracted driving or impaired driving.
One cannot emphasize enough the destruction that can be caused by a 20,000-pound missile. In this case, it was motorcycle riders simply stopped for a red light.
The Baumgartner law firm handles truck accident lawsuits in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and across the state of Texas. If you have lost a loved one and would like to speak with an experienced 18-wheeler accident attorney call us for a free consultation.
