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On September 17, 2019, a cement truck driver was killed in a four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Marion County. The 58-year-old cement truck driver was driving north on I-75 around 1:15 p.m. when he veered onto the median and collided with the guardrail, according to state troopers responding to the accident. The truck continued into the southbound lanes into oncoming traffic and over-turned on its side. Two other vehicles veered to the right to avoid crashing into the truck, but a Honda CR-V could not avoid the crash. The CR-V hit the cement truck, and the driver was taken to the hospital with injuries.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that over 78 percent of rollovers involve driver error. FMCSA says that the driver is the key component in preventing rollovers.

In its video training program, FMCSA shows truck drivers how to prevent rollover accidents by

• Avoiding sudden movements that may lead to rollovers
• Controlling the load in turns and on straight roadways
• Identifying high risk areas on roads
• Remaining alert and attentive behind the wheel
• Controlling speed and maintaining proper “speed cushions”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported in 2016 there were 4,317 people killed in crashes involving large trucks. This is a 5.4 percent increase from the previous year. Seventy-two percent of those killed in these crashes were occupants of other vehicles.

“Vehicle rollovers can result in roofs collapsing on the driver or passenger, a phenomenon that almost always causes serious injuries, including paralysis, brain injuries, broken bones, or even death,” said Cape Coral Rollover Accident Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. “If you or a loved one is injured in a rollover accident, please contact our experienced legal team after seeking medical attention. We have many years of experience assisting clients just like you. Your consultation is free, and there are no other costs or attorney fees unless we get a monetary recovery for you. We are available to assist you 24/7,” said Attorney Spivey.

Cape Coral Rollover Accident Attorney Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com. Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.