Tremonton, UT – Teen Killed in Truck Accident on W Main St

Tremonton, UT (September 6, 2023) – A 17-year-old student from the Bear River High School lost their life as a result of a truck accident that occurred on Tuesday morning, September 5.

According to official reports, a 17-year-old girl was riding a bicycle in the 1500 block of West Main Street in Tremonton. As she traveled down the roadway on the sidewalk, at around 6:00 a.m., a dump truck exiting a business parking lot struck her.

The girl was fatally injured and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No other injuries were reported in this accident.

The crash is currently being investigated.

We offer our sympathies to the family of the teen who died in this accident.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Utah

In 2022, a total of 320 people died as a result of automobile accidents. Countless victims who lost their lives were involved in crashes with commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, these vehicles are more likely to cause severe injuries to other people involved in crashes. This is particularly true when people are traveling outside of vehicles, such as those using bicycles.

After losing a loved one in a fatal accident, your family has the ability to pursue legal action against the responsible party. When it comes to truck accidents, there are several parties who can be held liable. These include:

• Truck Driver: If the truck driver’s negligence contributed to the accident, they may be liable. This can include actions like speeding, driving while under the influence, or failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
• Trucking Company: The trucking company that employs the driver can be held responsible if they were negligent in training the driver to operate the vehicle responsibly, supervising their employees, or engaging in negligent hiring practices.
• Maintenance or Repair Companies: If the accident resulted from improper maintenance or neglecting to repair the truck when it was needed, those who are in charge of these tasks can be held liable for any resulting damages suffered in a fatal accident.

You must reach out to a fatal truck accident lawyer right away. Your attorney will be able to investigate the accident and identify all of the parties who are liable. They will be able to build a case on your behalf against the responsible party and fight for compensation for your damages and losses.

At Burg Simpson, we truly understand how difficult it is for families to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one due to a fatal truck accident. For this reason, we remain committed to helping each of our clients maximize the compensation they recover for funeral costs, loss of services, lost earning capacity, and more. We can provide you with a free consultation to discuss the options that are available to help your family move forward during this very difficult time. Our dedicated team is ready to help, so call our national truck accident law firm at (888) 895-2080 now to get started on your case.