Benjamin S. McDonald, 19, crashes at high-speed into semi driven by Phillip J. Koski, 65, near mile post 13 on Highway 14 in Camas, WA

Benjamin S. McDonald,19, crashed at high-speed into a semi driven by Phillip J. Koski, 65, near mile post 13 on Highway 14 in Camas, WA. McDonald was trying to pass Koski's semi trailer in the left lane, but lost control, hit the guardrail and overcorrected back into the right lane where he struck Koski's truck. McDonald was injured, taken for treatment and released. Koski was uninjured.5 things survivors of a commercial truck accident need to know After someone is seriously injured in an accident involving a commercial truck, they struggle to deal with injuries, medical treatments, lost work and wages, and growing medical bills. Commercial truck accidents are more complicated than other types of vehicle crashes, since the resulting injuries are often more severe, and insurance coverage for commercial vehicles is often complex, involving multiple carriers with higher policy limits. Learn more here about dealing with the aftermath of a commercial truck accident.