The Cherry Hill Police Department closed down the roadway for a period of time to clean up an accident involving downed wires and a dump truck wreck. A Camden County truck accident attorney from Kwartler Manus can answer your questions following a crash.
News Images Show Serious Devastation
Limited information about the case was provided initially. However, what news reports indicate is that a dump truck was traveling along Evesham Road and crashed between Cropwell Road and Short Hills Drive on a Thursday afternoon.
Police shut down the roadway for emergency workers to make repairs. The damage to the dump truck was significant, with the top stuck in electrical wires. It is unclear if the driver was hurt in the accident or if any other parties were involved.
Why Construction Trucks Are Dangerous
Construction vehicles, including dump trucks, carry numerous risks. These are heavy-moving vehicles. In some situations, accidents occur when drivers fail to follow best practices and procedures. Though it is unclear what occurred in this situation, it is possible that the driver failed to lower the back of the truck before moving, causing it to strike the wires as it drove down the road.
This is a highly dangerous situation. It often results from inexperienced drivers, distraction, or failed equipment. If you are hurt in an accident like this, hire an attorney to help you.
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