Semi Truck Overturns in Accident in Jacksonville, Florida
A semi truck hit another car and crashed after overturning on I-295 in Jacksonville this week. According to the article on Firstcoastnews.com, the semi truck attempted to overcorrect after sideswiping another vehicle which lead to the semi truck overturning and crashing. The semi truck was carrying a load of timber which spilled out over I-295.
The article did not indicate what caused the semi truck driver to hit the other vehicle. The driver of that other vehicle indicated that the semi truck crossed over the dividing line into his lane and caused the initial crash with his vehicle. The crash occurred at about 4:00 a.m. There was no indication yet as to how long the semi truck driver had been driving prior to the accident and whether fatigue was an issue. However, it is notable that most accidents involving semi trucks occur late at night or in the early morning hours. According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving is a factor in at least 100,000 accidents and 1,500 deaths per year. Over 70,000 crashes per year are estimated to involve non-fatal injuries related to drowsy driving. More information on driving while tired can be found at this website.
