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September 25, 2019
in Blog, Truck Accidents

Oh, deer! Truck accident puts residents at risk

Pennsylvania residents know all too well that, when autumn arrives, so do the deer. For drivers, deer can be a surprise obstacle, as the creatures seem to pop out of nowhere right in front of a moving vehicle. Many roads within the state have signs indicating where deer frequently cross busy roads, but they can cross anywhere, and drivers must remain alert. Recently, a truck accident put an entire community at risk. 

Authorities arrived on the scene of a truck accident in Broome County. They quickly discovered that a large tractor trailer truck was mangled, and the driver was dead. Witnesses told investigators that the driver seemed to have swerved to avoid hitting a deer. 

Unfortunately, the truck was hauling compressed natural gas, and first responders quickly recognized that at least one of the containers was leaking. Residents in a nearby community had lost power due to the accident and were soon evacuated from their homes. Schools were closed, and a state of emergency was declared. The accident remains under investigation, and it is not yet known if there was any defect with the truck itself. 

A truck accident can cause serious harm and leave victims feeling confused and frustrated. If a truck accident causes injury to another person, or damages his or her personal property, a victim may want to take legal action. In many cases, contacting an attorney can be a good place to start. A Pennsylvania attorney can stand by a client in a court of law and help explain what personal loss and suffering a victim experienced as a result of the crash, and collect any monetary awards to which a victim may be entitled. 

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