Knox County, TN (July 8, 2023) – The driver of a UPS truck was injured as a result of a crash that took place in Knox County.
On July 6, the Knox County Sheriff’s office and firefighters were called to the scene of a crash on Ball Camp Pike.
According to reports, a UPS truck and a dump truck carrying sand collided on Ball Camp Pike near Bakertown Drive. The incident caused significant delays in traffic throughout the area.
The UPS driver suffered injuries as a result of the accident. The victim was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where they underwent treatment for potentially life-threatening injuries.
At this time, the incident is being investigated.
We hope the injured driver recovers quickly.
According to a 2019 report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there has been a 35% increase in large truck accidents from 2009 to 2019. This alarming increase in truck crash rates over a span of just ten years has resulted in the loss of lives for tens of thousands of people and injuries for hundreds of thousands nationwide. Given the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, accidents involving these vehicles can have devastating consequences.
Regrettably, countless individuals endure life-altering injuries every year, leading to towering medical expenses and significant psychological and emotional distress. After suffering injuries in a truck accident, it is crucial to work with experienced and knowledgeable tractor-trailer accident lawyers who have a comprehensive understanding of state and federal laws governing the trucking industry, as well as the strategies that truck companies and insurance companies will use in order to try to avoid paying victims the money they rightfully deserve.
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