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Drunk Tractor-Trailer Driver Causes Fatal Accident Involving 11 Vehicles

October 17, 2018

Three people were killed and seven others were injured after a drunk tractor-trailer driver caused an 11 car accident. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Friday night on Interstate 83 in Lower Paxton Township.

Reports say that a tractor-trailer driver, who was driving under the influence of alcohol, failed to stop when traffic slowed down in front of him. Police say 11 vehicles were involved in the crash.

Three people died in the accident and seven others were injured.

The driver of the tractor-trailer faces serious charges including vehicular homicide.

The accident is still under investigation.

Recovering compensation after an accident.

When a loved one was killed in an accident, it is important to contact a personal injury attorney right away to review your family’s rights. You may be able to file a civil wrongful death claim.

Pursuing a claim after losing a loved one will never fill the void left by a loved one’s passing away. It is not a matter of profiting for the family left behind, but rather recovering. The recovery of damages can alleviate the unexpected funeral costs and expenses accrued when a loved one passes.

If you were injured or lost a loved one in an accident, call 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh at Berger and Green today.

Source: KDKA 2, “Drunk Truck Driver Kills 3, Including Toddler, In Crash”

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