Houston truck accident attorneys know how dangerous it can be when a large scale crash occurs on a major roadway: frequently other vehicles are caught up in the incident, because they are unable to get out of the way in time. This is particularly a hazard when a big-rig truck is involved. Big rigs cover much more area and have the potential to do much more damage when they crash than do other types of smaller motor vehicles.
Early Thursday morning an 18-wheeler truck crashed on Highway 290 at the Gessner exit. According to the Houston Police department, at about 2:15 a.m. the driver of the big rig fell asleep at the wheel, and crashed into a guard rail. The truck ricocheted off the guard rail and hit a concrete barrier, after which it burst into flames. The truck driver managed to jump out of the vehicle before it burst into flames, and he suffered no injuries. Because of the early morning hour, no other vehicles were involved in the accident.
The truck was traveling inbound on Highway 290 at the time of the crash, and as a result, all of the main inbound lanes were closed while the accident was cleared. It took crews several hours to clear the accident, and the inbound lanes of Highway 290 remained closed until about 8 a.m. This made the morning commute a bit heavy but fortunately there were no subsequent accidents or injuries as a result of the closed lanes.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident, call Houston truck accident lawyer Joe Stephens today at 713.224.0000 for a free consultation. Joe Stephens is a Houston injury attorney who specializes in Houston truck accidents and has been serving the community for over 26 years. Call today, or fill out an online contact form and a member of The Stephens Law Firm will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your free consultation. Get in touch with Joe Stephens today to get the advice and help that you need.
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