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Trucking Crash in Eddy County, New Mexico

by | Aug 7, 2023 | Auto Accident, Wrongful Death

There was an 18-wheeler crash in Eddy County, New Mexico on August 4, 2023.  The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 62/180.  An 18-wheeler and pickup truck were traveling northbound on the roadway.  As a result of a lane change, the two vehicles collided.  The driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at a hospital in Carlsbad.  The victim has been identified as Jurado Jerome Escarcega.  Additional details have not yet been released.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this deadly crash.

There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death.  Three 18-wheelers were involved in a crash in Fort Bend, Texas on July 31, 2023.  There was an 18-wheeler crash in Plano, Texas on August 2, 2023.  There was a crash between an 18-wheeler and a motorcycle in McAllen, Texas on August 4, 2023.  There was a crash between multiple semi-trucks in Georgetown, Texas on August 5, 2023.

Safe trucking companies must take adequate precautions to ensure that their drivers do not severely injure or kill members of the public in a trucking accident.  Industry standards require trucking companies to regularly inspect their equipment, including their tires.  Safe companies must also supervise their driver to ensure that the company’s policies and procedures have been followed.  Of course, technological advancements may pose additional hazards.  It goes without saying that an 18-wheeler must yield to other cars on the roadway.  18-wheelers pose significant risks on the roadway.

Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys licensed in Texas, Florida, and New York.  We have handled numerous cases involving 18-wheeler accidents in both federal and state court across the country.  Our attorneys have extensive experience and the skills needed to aggressively represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in a trucking or commercial vehicle accident.  The experienced 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm have previously been involved in similar cases and can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was involved in a trucking accident. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 to learn more about your legal rights.