Angela Smith, 41, injured after semi-truck departs roadway and strikes ditch off of I-70 near Vandalia Township, Illinois
Missouri Trucker Injured in Wednesday Crash
41-year-old Angela Smith of Cuba, Missouri was traveling west on I-70 near Vandalia at 12:08pm. For unknown reasons, Smith's semi left the roadway, crossed the median into the eastbound lanes, and went into the south ditch.
Woman sent to hospital after single vehicle traffic crash in Fayette County
Smith was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Take these important steps after a truck accident in Illinois
As the trucking industry grows in Illinois, more and more truck accidents are happening.
Commercial trucks are common on the roads, and their size, weight, and many blind spots pose significant dangers to other drivers. And when a truck accident occurs, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical care. Fatality truck crashes are common.
An experienced Illinois truck accident lawyer is needed, to manage an insurance claim and hire experts such as engineers and accident scene investigators who preserve and document evidence.
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