Liberty Township, OH – Three Hurt in Truck Wreck on I-80

Liberty Township, OH (July 31, 2023) – Three victims, including one child, were all transported to area hospitals with injuries following a truck accident that occurred in Liberty Township.

On July 29, the Ohio State Highway Patrol was notified that an accident occurred on Interstate 80.

At around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, an SUV and a semi-truck were involved in the rear-end collision. The incident caused severe damage to the SUV, requiring it to be towed from the scene.

Emergency crews closed off the westbound lanes of the interstate as they worked to clear the scene.

Three people, identified as two adults and one child, were injured in the accident. The victims were transported to area hospitals for further medical care.

At this time, the incident is being investigated.

We hope the three people hurt in this accident are able to recover quickly.

Truck Accidents in Ohio

Truck accidents take place every day in the United States that have devastating consequences for those involved. It is also common for victims of truck accidents to suffer spinal cord injuries, internal organ injuries, and severe compound fractures. Many of these accidents are a direct result of negligent drivers. Some of the primary factors contributing to these accidents include:

• Fatigued drivers, accounting for about 34% of all truck crashes.
• Distracted drivers, responsible for over 19% of total truck accidents.
• Improper cargo loading, contributing to approximately 15% of truck crashes.
• Excessive speeds, playing a role in roughly 12% of truck accidents.

These and other preventable and negligent actions continue to jeopardize the safety of innocent individuals. Other contributing factors observed in these accidents include adverse weather conditions, hazardous road conditions, careless drivers, poor traffic conditions, intoxicated drivers, risky driving behaviors, aggressive driving behaviors, and inadequate vehicle maintenance.

If you have suffered injuries as a result of a truck accident, you may have legal recourse against the party at fault. It is crucial to seek the assistance of a knowledgeable tractor-trailer accident lawyer. By initiating a personal injury claim immediately after your accident, you can increase your chances of obtaining justice and holding the negligent driver accountable.

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