Crash involving two semis kills James C. Morton, 51, and injures Michael O’Kelley, 45

An accident in Pend Oreille County involving two semi trucks killed one driver Friday evening. The Washington State Patrol said James C. Morton, 51, was killed after the truck he was driving crossed the centerline and tipped over on a curve on State Route 20 north of Cusick. His vehicle hit a railroad bridge. A semi driven by Michael O’Kelley, 45, struck Morton’s truck. Moron died at the scene; O’Kelley was not seriously injured. Both trucks were totalled in the crash. 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 about Spokane commercial trucking accidents here.