On Wednesday, February 13th, two semis, and three other vehicles were involved in a fiery crash on Interstate 65 in Indiana. Police reported that a semi-truck was traveling southbound on I-65 and had slowed for slowed traffic that was backing up in the left lane. As a result of the backup, a pick-up truck driven by a resident of Philo, Illinois and an RV driven by a resident of Minocqua, Wisconsin both also slowed. As the traffic slowed, a second tractor-trailer approached and failed to slow for the stopped traffic causing it to strike the RV from behind. This caused a chain reaction involving the original semi, the RV, and the pick-up truck that had all slowed. The crash caused both semis to become fully engulfed in flames and claimed the lives of three people including the Philo man driving the pick-up truck and both the driver and passenger in the RV.
The crash occurred in the morning and resulted in all lanes of I-65 southbound near the 54-mile marker in Jackson County to be closed down for 11 hours. State police reported that toxicology results are pending as the investigation of this unfortunate crash continues.
It is unfortunate when these types of incidences occur and even more so when they could have been avoided. When you or a loved one are involved in a crash resulting in severe injuries and even death, that were caused at no fault of your own, it is devastating. At Spiros Law P.C., we are committed to working to help get justice for people who have been the victims in these types of accidents. If you or a loved one is a victim of an accident involving a large truck, the truck accident attorneys of Spiros Law are ready to fight to get you the compensation you deserve. To speak with one of our attorneys, contact our offices at (217) 443-4343.
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