How to avoid a fatal semi-truck crash!

Fatal accidents involving semi-trucks have been making headlines in Utah. In this article, we will discuss how to avoid a fatal semi-truck crash in Utah. Drive down any major road in Utah and you will see multiple semi-trucks. Semi-trucks can weight anywhere from 35,000 pounds to 80,000 plus pounds. When you compare the size and weight of a semi-truck to that of a personal vehicle, it is apparent that the chances are very low that you could walk away from a serious crash with a semi-truck without injuries.

By learning to drive safely, you can confidently navigate the roads without fear of having a fatal semi-truck crash in Utah.

Recent Fatal Semi-truck Crash

Just recently, KSL news radio had a story about a fatal semi-truck crash near Price, Utah. We don’t know for sure which driver was at fault, but based on the article, it appears that the driver of the silver SUV did not keep a proper lookout and drove right in front of the semi-truck.

As was stated before, we don’t know who was at fault. However, if the driver of the SUV had been aware of their surroundings, it is possible this fatal semi-truck crash could have been avoided. Being a responsible driver means being aware of what the flow of traffic is doing before entering any road. Here is a link to the story KSL news radio story about the fatal semi-truck crash: https://kslnewsradio.com/2139769/5-dead-in-crash-between-suv-semitruck-and-atv-on-us-6-near-price/

First Way To Avoid A Fatal Semi-truck Crash:

There are many reasons drivers do not keep a proper lookout that can lead to fatal semi-truck crashes in Utah. First, distraction is a major reason why you would not be aware of what is going on around you. Distractions can come in the form of a cell phone, a passenger in the vehicle, eating while driving, changing music, etc. Whatever the cause is, being distracted takes your attention off the road.

In the few moments you are not focusing on driving, you may not be aware of what the other vehicles or semi-trucks that are sharing the road are doing. This momentary loss of focus could not be a big deal- or it could lead to a fatal semi-truck crash. The gamble is not worth it.

Second Way To Avoid A Fatal Semi-truck Crash:

Second, blind spots can also impede a driver’s ability to keep a proper lookout. It is very important to know where the blind spots are in the vehicle you are driving. If you know which areas around your car you cannot see, you can wait until any vehicles that are in your blind spot have moved or you can take steps such as adjusting your mirror, turning your head or moving your seat so that you can see better. Being aware of blind spots and taking steps to increase your ability to see other vehicles will help you avoid a fatal semi-truck accident.

Sadly, many lives were lost in the above mentioned fatal semi-truck crash in Utah because one driver did not keep a proper lookout and drove in front of the semi-truck. In our opinion, the weight of the semi-truck made it impossible for the semi-truck driver to stop, so the semi-truck driver swerved to miss the SUV and ended up colliding with another car and an ATV. This fatal semi-truck crash in Utah could have been avoided. Doing your part to keep a proper lookout by not being distracted and double checking your blind spots can help keep Utah roads safe for other vehicles and semi-truck drivers.

As always, if you were involved in a car accident, please give us a call here at Symco Injury Law Group at 801-738-9999 for a free consultation. Contact us here: https://myutahinjurylawyer.com/contact/

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