Commerce City, CO – One Killed in 96th Ave Truck Wreck at Hwy 2

Commerce City, CO (December 17, 2023) – One person has died as a result of a fatal truck accident reported on Friday afternoon in Commerce City. On December 15, officers with the Commerce City Police Department were notified of a crash that occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Law enforcement reports indicate that a man riding a motorcycle was involved in a collision with a semi-truck tractor-trailer in the 9700 block of 96^th Avenue, just west of Highway 2. Authorities responded to the scene and shut down the roadway between Heinz Way and Valley Street as they provided assistance with the removal of the involved vehicles. The motorcyclist was fatally injured and pronounced deceased following the crash. At this time, the incident is being investigated.

We offer our sympathies to the family of the man killed in this crash.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Colorado

Fatal truck accidents take the lives of thousands of people in the United States each year. These accidents account for many of our state’s hundreds of fatal accidents annually. Unfortunately, fatal accidents are often overwhelming for families to deal with. The emotional, mental, and financial impacts that these accidents bring can seem nearly impossible to overcome.

Unfortunately, we see a significant number of fatal collisions caused by driver negligence. In fact, a significant number of accidents take place as a result of driver errors. Leading factors include:

• Fatigue: Truck drivers often work long hours, and fatigue can impair their ability to drive safely. Unfortunately, this can result in drivers drifting into other lanes and crashing their vehicles.
• Impairment: Truck drivers who are impaired by drugs, alcohol, and prescription medication are unlikely to be able to control their vehicles safely. As a result, they are more likely to cause devastating crashes.
• Distraction: Truck drivers may be distracted by cell phones, other electronic devices, or passengers. Taking their attention off the roadway can lead to significant collisions.
• Speeding: Truck drivers may speed to meet deadlines. Semi-trucks are dangerous enough. However, when they are traveling at high rates of speed, the potential for severe and fatal injuries is drastically increased in collisions.

In addition, there are many truck accidents that take place as a result of vehicle malfunctions. This can include tire failures, break failures, or other mechanical problems.

After losing a loved one in a fatal accident, it is important to seek legal guidance right away from a fatal truck accident lawyer. Your attorney will be able to help with the investigation process to determine what caused the fatal accident to take place. They will then help you pursue legal action against the responsible party.

Our team at Burg Simpson has dedicated the past five decades to helping victims across the United States protect their rights after being severely harmed in truck accidents. Our team is fully committed to helping our clients maximize the compensation they are able to recover while holding the responsible driver accountable for the accident that took the life of their loved one. To get started on your case, reach out to our dedicated national truck accident law firm at (888) 895-2080 to schedule a free consultation.