Police were called to the scene of an accident on I-95 southbound in Philadelphia. When they arrived, they found an overturned tractor-trailer. Speak with a Philadelphia truck accident attorney from Kwartler Manus about your case today.
Limited Information About the Cause
Police are still investigating the accident to determine what occurred. Initial information indicates that the tractor-trailer overturned on the Interstate 95 ramp in South Philadelphia. The incident took place at about 4 am on Monday morning. It occurred on the Front Street exit ramp from the interstate to the Walt Whitman Bridge.
When rescuers arrived, they found the truck driver trapped. Teams worked to extract the driver from the truck, but it was unclear if they suffered any serious injuries from the incident. The accident closed down the highway for some time.
Why Tractor Trailers Overturn
With a high center of gravity, tractor-trailers can overturn when a driver fails to maintain proper control. In some situations, the tight turns on a ramp can cause a truck to overturn if the driver takes them too tightly or at high speed. In other cases, the driver may have lost control if the truck’s cargo shifted, resulting in an uneven weight distribution. Police will gather details on what occurred to try to piece together the underlying cause.
How Attorneys Investigate
In an accident like this, victims should seek legal representation to further investigate what occurred. Our truck accident lawyer in Philadelphia at Kwartler Manus is always available to provide a free, no-obligation consultation.
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