Personal Injury Law

Missouri Truck Accident Attorney: Tractor Trailer and Dump Truck Crash Ends in Fatality

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported March 18, 2008 marked the 25th fatality within Missouri's Trood D this year. The newest victim was identified as Joshua Slatten, 21 of Springfield, Missouri. Investigators reported Mr. Slatten, 21, was driving a 2004 Ford F550 MODOT Dump Truck Northbound on US 65, near Springfield, Missouri when his vehicle collided with a 2007 Kenworth Tractor Trailer driven by Robert Christian, 32 of Desoto, Missouri. Police indicate the two trucks hit nearly head-on. Slatten had been setting up barriers along the flooded area of US 65.

Mr. Slatten was pronounced dead at the scene; Mr. Christian was taken to St. John's hospital in Springfield, Missouri, were he was treated for moderate injuries.

Investigation of this Missouri truck accident is ongoing. It is still unclear how the wreck occurred. As soon as more facts become available, we will post an update.

The Bradley Law Firm handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Missouri and Illinois. Contacting out law firm is free. We work on a contingency fee bases, which means you never receive any bills from us. In every case we handle, our law firm strives for complete justice for our clients to the full extent of the law. It is our job as Missouri personal injury lawyers to ensure you and your family obtain a fair and just result. If you or someone you know has any question regarding Illinois or Missouri personal injury or wrongful death law, please contact us.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on March 18, 2008 (boomark / email).