Date: June 6, 2009
Location: Interstate 15 near 2300 North
Type: Utah traffic accident, Utah tow truck accident
A serious Utah truck accident took place Saturday morning in North Salt Lake in a construction zone. Around 11:30 a.m., a tow-truck driver was entering the construction zone. According to KSL News, he was momentarily distracted and looking away from the road. When he looked up, he was entering a continuator, where the construction begins shifting lanes. He over-corrected the vehicle and slammed into a construction barrier. The truck also crashed into three other vehicles. The driver of one of the vehicles, 57-year-old Michael Carver, was killed. The tow truck landed on top of a Toyota Camry. The driver of the car was able to climb out the back of the vehicle, but suffered serious injuries.
This accident highlights two important safety precautions. First, avoid any form of distraction while driving, especially on the freeway and on busy roads. This includes cell phone use, text-messaging, eating, or fumbling with the radio. Also, be sure to slow down and drive attentively in construction zones. Lane merges and rapid speed reduction are common occurrences in construction zones and require constant focus. Simple safety measures will help ensure your own protection and that of your fellow commuters.
The family suffering from this Utah wrongful death accident would greatly benefit from legal representation. Professional truck drivers are held to a higher standard of care and caution than average drivers on the road. This driver never should have let himself become distracted and put other drivers in danger. The expert Utah injury and accident attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm are dedicated to providing their clients with superlative legal counsel. For a free consultation, call 801.506.0800. Together, we will work to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve.