In an incredibly bizarre situation, an SUV sustained heavy damage to its roof and front windshield after it was struck by a tire that came off another vehicle. The incident took place on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. According to initial reports, a pickup truck was traveling southbound along I-476 in the right lane. It lost its front driver’s side tire. That tire then bounced over the median and struck the dark-colored SUV in the center northbound lane. The pickup truck stopped on the side of the roadway.
The accident resulted in the cave-in of the roof after the tire struck the SUV. Two people had serious injuries and had to be flown to the hospital. The tire hit the passenger side of the window, causing serious injury to that person, along with the rear passenger. Neither of the drivers of the vehicles was hurt. Talk to a Philadelphia car accident lawyer today.
Finding Fault in Strange Car Accidents
It can be incredibly challenging to piece together what occurs in an accident like this. However, investigators have witnesses who saw what happened. They will further investigate to determine why the tire came off the vehicle. It may be due to poor maintenance and upkeep. A repair technician may be responsible for not properly fastening the tire. In other cases, a manufacturer’s defect may have caused the incident.
By hiring a car accident lawyer to investigate your case, you can get answers. If you are hurt in a car accident, turn to Kwartler Manus for a free consultation and answers.