Mechanicville, NY – Injuries Follow Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash
Posted on Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at 12:39 am
Mechanicville, NY (June 5, 2019) – Emergency responders were quickly called to the scene of an accident involving an overturned tractor-trailer on Wednesday morning, June 5th, according to police. Authorities stated that the accident occurred on North Central Avenue near Saratoga Avenue for reasons that have not been established.
At an unspecified time in the morning hours, the unidentified driver of a tractor-trailer rolled over, resulting in the vehicle ending up on the driver’s side. Emergency medical crews were promptly summoned to the crash site along with police in order to examine the crash and attend to any injured parties.
At this time, authorities have confirmed that the driver of the truck suffered at least minor injuries during the incident, although they have not elaborated on whether or not the victim was hospitalized. An in-depth investigation into the cause of this accident is currently being conducted.
Truck Accidents in New York
Our sincere sympathies are actively extended to the injured driver as we hope for their full recovery. Unfortunately, truck accidents in New York are frequently fatal or at catastrophically injurious because of the size and power of such vehicles. Nonetheless, it is important to understand that such accidents happen all too often and tractor-trailers commonly overturn due to improper weight distribution, among other reasons. While it can be terribly difficult, it is essential for victims to know that they may have substantial rights moving forward, particularly if the accident was caused by another party or irresponsible entity, such as manufacturer or employer.
At Hach & Rose, we understand that there is nearly nothing as challenging as recovering from an unexpected injury, and as members of the community, our accident attorneys are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. If you have been hurt in a New York truck accident due to circumstances beyond your control, please don’t hesitate to call 212-779-0057 today.
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