Deadly Utah Truck Accident Takes the Lives of Pennsylvania Travelers

A recent Utah truck accident on I-15 caused the deaths of an out-of-state couple.

2010-08-26

August 26, 2010 (Press-News.org) The lives of a couple from suburban Pittsburgh ended abruptly at the beginning of a three-week vacation as they drove to Las Vegas in mid-July to look for a retirement home. Russell and Emelda Welsh were pronounced dead on the scene on I-15 near Pintura after the trailer of an oncoming semi struck their Kia SUV head on. State troopers responding to the motor vehicle accident determined that a distracted truck driver swerved toward oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending vehicles after failing to notice a slow down where each direction of I-15 narrowed to one lane due to a summer construction project. A separate accident an hour earlier in the same construction zone left a Utah woman in critical condition after she hit a bump and veered out of her lane into parked construction equipment.

These catastrophic auto accidents point to the serious hazards of a season when a large volume of motorists occupy the road while prolonged highway maintenance gives rise to driver frustration, uneven pavement, confusing signage and rapidly emerging obstacles. The sheer size and weight of semis and construction vehicles increases the potential danger to drivers and passengers in automobiles. Add to that such factors as truck driver fatigue, overdue maintenance to trailers or trucks, defective tires or braking systems, and bad weather, and the necessity of defensive driving skills and constant awareness becomes obvious. But sometimes safe driving isn't enough.

Complex Truck Accident Litigation

When a car accident or truck wreck results in serious injuries or a wrongful death, prompt action to secure evidence is perhaps the most important aspect of making sure that injury victims and surviving family members can obtain the compensation they need to cover expenses and move ahead. In these recent events, law enforcement began to compile witness accounts and accident reports almost immediately due to of the gridlock caused by the wrecks.

However, the fact that the couple killed and the trucker were residents of other states will likely add to the complexity of the legal process if litigation is necessary. In cases such as these, experienced local personal injury counsel can help plaintiffs and survivors begin to assess their legal options.

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