Gared Allen, 28, killed in dump truck crash on State Road 56 in French Lick, Indiana

A man driving a dump truck is killed after losing control on State Road 56 near French Lick. Troopers say 28-year-old Gared Allen was heading east on S.R. 56, when he drove off the edge of French Lick Hill, overturned, and hit a tree. Authorities say Allen wasn't wearing a seat belt and died at the scene. S.R. 56 was closed for nearly five hours.

What commercial truck accident victims need to do after a serious or fatal collision in Louisville

As the highways and roads of Louisville get more crowded with commercial traffic, the number of trucking accidents increases. Trucking crashes typically result in very serious or fatal injuries to victims who have no chance against a truck's size and weight.

After a truck accident, it is crucial for the victim to quickly learn about their rights and options, as they move toward recovery and must deal with medical bills, lost wages, and potentially permanent injuries. Commercial trucking accidents are complicated and need to be investigated immediately, before vehicles are repaired, and evidence and witnesses disappear. When a crash is fatal, family members must get information on insurance claims, to begin the healing process.

Learn more here about Louisville trucking accident claims.