Off-Duty NYPD Officer Killed in Trucking Accident

An off-duty New York City police officer died in a crash that occurred around 2:30 in the morning last Monday. The officer was driving his pickup truck west on the Long Island Expressway when he stopped along the side of the road. A man driving a commercial delivery truck in the same direction crashed into the back of the 30-year-old officer's truck. Both vehicles caught fire after the collision. Paramedics and emergency personnel arrived and pronounced the officer dead at the scene. The driver of the commercial truck was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Investigators reported that they did not know why the officer was stopped in the right-hand lane or why the driver of the box truck was unable to avoid the deadly collision. Both vehicles have been impounded by police for the purposes of further investigation into the crash. Safety checks will be performed in an effort to determine how the fire started. If you lost a family member in a trucking accident or other accident then speak with a personal injury lawyer skilled in handling wrongful death and vehicle accident cases.

About Trucking Accidents

Accidents involving commercial trucks such as big rigs, semi trucks, tractor trailer trucks, 18-wheelers, delivery trucks and other large vehicles can be complicated when it comes to proving negligence. There are many factors which must be carefully looked into after such accidents because there are several parties involved in commercial truck operations. Information must be swiftly collected concerning the truck driver, the condition of the truck, maintenance records, truck manufacturing info (in case of a mechanical defect), safety inspections, trucking company, what the load was and many others. A dangerous load of cargo that was not properly secured and many other factors could be the source of the negligence or recklessness that led to a crash.

Injured in a trucking accident?

Collisions involving large commercial trucks can result in severe injuries or death to those occupying a much smaller passenger vehicle. Truck drivers and trucking companies have the responsibility of ensuring that they safely operate their vehicles and protect others on the road. Contact us at Hecht Kleeger & Damashek as soon as possible to schedule a time to discuss your case with an experienced personal injury attorney. We are passionate about protecting the rights of accident victims and we may be able to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries or losses.