Posted By Ron Kramer on February 7, 2010

A semi-truck versus passenger car accident on February 6, 2010, seriously injured a Plain City, Ohio woman in Washington County, Utah. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, a semitrailer truck was southbound on I-15 between Cedar City and St. George, Utah. The driver, who was in training at the time, appeared to have been going too fast around a curve and ended up going through the median and into the opposing lane of traffic where the semi struck a Chevrolet Malibu, which had 4 people inside. The driving instructor, according to accounts, was in the sleeper cab of the semi truck at the time. The driver was given a ticket for driving outside his lane.

The driver of the Malibu, a 38-year old woman, was taken to Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. She was reported to be in serious condition. She was then flown from there to the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah a surgery on her arm and shoulder. Other passengers in the car were less seriously hurt and were treated at the scene and released.

Our thoughts are with this woman from Plain City, Ohio and her passengers following this accident. We wish her the best for a speedy recovery.

Big rig versus passenger car accidents happen more often than they should, especially with drivers who are inexperienced. In this case, the driver was working to complete his 300 hours of driver training. I can’t but help thinking that if the trainer were there in the front of the cab with the driver, that this accident would have never happened. The trainer, noticing the wet roads and the driver’s speed, would surely have told him to slow it down to make the turn safely. Blame for this unfortunate crash must therefore be placed on both the driver and/or his company as well as the trainer and/or the trainer’s school that the trainer works for. I would recommend that those injured in this crash consult with an experienced Utah personal injury and accident attorney to find out what their rights are in this case.

The Kramer Law Group does not currently represent any of the parties referenced in the blog article above. We have cited and linked to the source of our information. If you were involved in the above incident, or one like it, and have questions about your rights and possible remedies, you may call us or another reputable Utah personal injury law firm. The information and opinions expressed above are provided as a public service and should not be used in place of legal advice from a qualified Utah personal injury lawyer. Most skilled and qualified Utah lawyers offer a free consultation. We will likewise provide a free consultation to not-at-fault persons (and their family members) mentioned in this article.

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