Christopher J. Luckett, 47, injured after crashing truck into guardrail, causing it to overturn on the New York State Thruway in Ramapo, NY
Modified Date:
Wed, 11/04/2015 - 1:16pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Driver in Thruway Truck Jacknifing Made Unsafe Lane Change: Police
State Police were called to Interstate 87 in Ramapo at 8:45 this morning for a jackknifed tractor-trailer blocking all the northbound lanes.
Driver reunites with dog who jumped from crash
When a tractor-trailer flipped over and spilled diesel fuel on the New York State Thruway north of Exit 14, the driver's canine companion made a daring escape. Shortly thereafter, the small dog who had jumped out of the vehicle was found nearby and was reunited with the driver.
State Police investigate Tractor-Trailer accident on I-87 in the Town of Ramapo
He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Ramapo Court.
What do you want to do?
On Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at approximately 8:45 a.m., State Police responded to Interstate 87 in the area of mile post 24.8 northbound in the Town of Ramapo for a jackknifed tractor-trailer across all lanes of travel. A preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2013 Freightliner operated by Christopher J. Luckett, 47, of Louisville, KY was driving northbound when he lost control of the tractor-trailer and struck the guide rail and earth embankment on the east shoulder. The tractor trailer subsequently came to rest across all northbound lanes, and though the trailer was empty, 100 gallons of diesel leaked from its tanks after the crash. Luckett was transported to Good Samaritan hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. He was issued tickets for Moving from Lane Unsafely, Driving Across Hazardous Markings and No Seatbelt.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone suffers a serious personal injury, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of disability, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies from their injuries, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of personal injury victims and their families.
Type: Truck Accident
Roadway:
New York State ThruwayCity:
Ramapo, NYCounty:
Rockland County, NYArea:
New York, NY
Add new comment