Gregory A. Prest, 54, killed in fiery semi-truck rollover on I-99 in Blair County, PA

At approximately 7:00 a.m., 54-year-old Gregory A. Prest was southbound on I-99 in a semi-truck, when he departed the road to left, crossing over the median and colliding head-on with an embankment. His truck flipped upside-down and burst into flames, and police found and pronounced him dead at the scene at about 7:23 a.m. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. 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. Driving conditions present extra risks for drivers who often spend many hours awake behind the wheel. 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.