Truck driver Michael A. Cenate, 75, killed after side-swiping car on the Northway and crashing into median in Clifton Park, NY

Michael A. Cenate, 75, was driving a semi-truck loaded with crushed stone and was headed south on the Northway, when he ended up side-swiping a vehicles that was in the lane to his right. The collision sent Cenate's truck to the left, where it struck the median guardrail and flipped over. He was declared dead at the scene. The car, driven by Chantale LaBelle, 48, rotated into the right shoulder. She sustained some minor injuries, and her three passengers were not hurt. 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 long­term 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 semi­truck accident.