One Person Injured In Mapleton Semi-Truck Accident on US Route 24
Truck Accident - July 20, 2024
Peoria County Officials Investigating Collision Between Semi-Truck and Amazon Truck Along US Route 24 In Mapleton
MAPLETON, ILLINOIS (July 20, 2024) – At least one person was injured in a Mapleton collision involving a semi-truck and an Amazon truck on US Route 24.
Peoria County officials are saying that the incident took place around 1:45 p.m. on Monday. Illinois State Troopers responded to a collision between a semi-truck and an Amazon delivery truck.
The impact knocked down power lines in the area. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
One person was taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Peoria County Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks account for a relatively small number of the total vehicles on the roadway. But they are involved in a disproportionate number of fatal collisions. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “Elements that influence the occurrence of a crash may take place hours, days, or months before the crash. They include driver training and experience, vehicle design and manufacture, highway condition and traffic signaling, and weather conditions.” There are a number of reasons why trucks can be dangerous.
- Trucks have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Trucks can weigh 80,000 lbs when fully loaded.
- Trucks can take the length of two football fields to come to a complete stop.
All truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. Many of these collisions involve drivers who make dangerous lane changes. Pursuant to (625 ILCS 5/11-701), “a vehicle shall be driven in the right-hand lane available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction.” If a driver makes an unsafe lane change, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
The vast majority of truck accidents are preventable and involve some amount of driver error. In many cases, truck drivers are pushed to complete their deliveries on unrealistic time schedules. In fact, nearly one in ten truck drivers involved in a fatal collision reported feeling under pressure from their employer. Any person who is injured in a truck accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A truck accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Mapleton Amazon Truck Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the person injured in this Mapleton Amazon truck accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Mapleton Amazon truck accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
