A tractor-trailer rig carrying sour cream among 80,000 pounds of dairy products overturned on Highway 58 near Oakridge, Oregon

Modified Date: 
Thu, 06/18/2015 - 12:18pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Big rig carrying sour cream overturns on Ore. highway

 Before the truck could be pulled upright and removed the fuel tanks needed to be pumped and the cargo removed.
A tractor-trailer rig carrying sour cream among 80,000 pounds of other dairy products overturned on Highway 58 near Oakridge, southeast of Eugene. The truck driver reportedtly failed to negotiate a curve Monday morning and rolled the rig onto its side.  Before the truck could be pulled upright and removed the fuel tanks needed to be pumped and the cargo removed. Take these important steps after a truck accident: As the commercial trucking industry grows across the country, more and more truck accidents are bound to happen. The size, weight, and many blind spots of a commercial truck pose serious dangers to other drivers, and when a truck accident does happen, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical treatment. Fatality truck accidents are common. Since truck accident claims are more complicated, it is important to get an experienced truck accident attorney on your side, to level the playing field and ensure a full financial recovery. Go here to learn more about the next steps to take after a serious or fatal semi-truck accident.  
Roadway: 
Highway 58
City: 
Eugene, OR
Area: 
Eugene, OR

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