Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a truck driver died following an accident in Alachua County on Tuesday morning.
According to WGFL, the driver of a Volvo semi-truck pulling a flatbed trailer was headed south on Interstate 75 when he traveled onto the right shoulder near the Archer Road exit at about 7:50 a.m. The truck hit a guard rail, went down an inclined shoulder of the roadway, and crashed into several trees.
The driver, a 55-year-old man from Lake City, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Have you been in a truck accident recently? Do you think you might need a lawyer? At Whittel & Melton, an Alachua County truck accident lawyer can help you sort out your case and determine whether you’re entitled to any damages. We don’t charge you for an initial consultation. Instead, we will help you on a contingency fee basis. This means your legal fees are contingent on us securing financial compensation on your behalf. Contact us today at 866-608-5529 to get started.