The driver of the Pontiac Grand Am, identified as a 15-year-old, lost control of the vehicle on a slick surface where the car collided with a semi. The Grand Am was lodged beneath the semi.
In the car, riding as a passenger with the teen driver was a 41-year-old man identified as Kevin Lawrence. Both the teen driver and Lawrence were treated at the scene for injuries sustained after the crash.
It is unclear if the driver of the semi sustained injuries in this accident.
Kevin Lawrence was cited for allowing the minor to operate the motor vehicle. The minor was given 4 citations from authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured parties in hopes of a full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents With Injuries In Roscoe
Accidents involving semi-trucks accounted for 4,000 deaths In 2017. Each year 116,000 people will sustain injuries from collisions with these large vehicles. The majority of accidents that involve semi-trucks take place on large roads that are not considered interstates or freeways.
Collisions between smaller passenger sedans and large 18-wheelers are often catastrophic for the occupants of the smaller car. It is very difficult to walk away from an accident with semi with only minor injuries and when you have been injured in such a crash the Roscoe automobile accident attorneys at the Alexander J. Smith Law Offices will fight aggressively to protect your best interests. Our team of Illinois semi-truck accident attorneys has extensive experience taking on the multiple parties that may be liable during a truck crash and securing a fair settlement for victims in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
Call us today to set up a free consultation at (608) 237-7035 for residents of Wisconsin or (815) 2439686 for residents of Illinois. We offer experienced representation so that you can be confident in the strength of your personal injury claim. One of our knowledgeable Wisconsin and Illinois serious injury attorneys will guide you through the entire personal injury claim process.
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