A semi truck cab crashed into a concrete wall and then plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge, according to the Delaware River and Bay Authority. According to police, the cab had to be extracted from the water, and a Hurst tool had to be used to remove the driver, who died as a result of the accident. The vehicle requires a crane and a barge to lift it from the construction site.
According to the initial investigation, a cab without a trailer was traveling southbound along I-295 into Delaware around 3:40 a.m. after crossing three lanes of traffic. It then struck a concrete pad near the Delaware anchorage and crashed right through a concrete wall before falling into the Delaware River.
Determining Fault on Construction Sites
On a construction site like this, there are very specific rules and regulations in place designed to minimize the risk of accidents happening. According to initial reports, there was no indication in this accident that anything could have been done to protect the driver since no cause of the accident was reported.
For victims of serious accidents like this, families deserve answers. A full investigation into what occurred is something a car accident attorney can help complete. In doing so, it may be found that there are other parties accountable for the injuries and losses.
For those who are facing the loss of a loved one, seek help from the attorneys at Kwartler Manus, LLC. Our team provides free consultations to review what happened in your case.