A dump truck spilled rocks across Route 42 in Bellmawr, New Jersey, early in the morning, causing backups and shutting down the southbound lanes of the highway for several hours.
Construction vehicles are incredibly heavy and often hard to drive, which increases the risk of accidents. A spill like this could have caused serious injuries and may have been avoidable.
When you are hurt in an accident with a construction vehicle, empower your rights to collect compensation by calling a Camden County truck accident attorney.
Highway Shut Down Due to Rocks Scattered
According to news reports, the dump truck was traveling in the southbound lanes of Route 42 close to I-295 when the accident occurred. Police believe the driver lost control of the vehicle, which caused it to maneuver erratically before landing on its side. Emergency professionals had to extract the dump truck’s driver from the vehicle. There was no update about the driver’s injuries or what may have caused the accident to occur.
Cleanup crews and rescuers spent several hours removing the spilled rocks from the roadway. No one else was reportedly injured.
Hire a Truck Accident Attorney for Your Case
Tired, overworked, and inexperienced truck drivers are often the cause of serious accidents like this. If you are hurt as a result of a truck driver’s mistakes, turn to a trusted, local truck accident attorney from Kwartler Manus to guide you in seeking fair and full compensation for any losses you have. Do not assume the insurance company will treat you fairly.