Trucking Crash in McKinley County, New Mexico

by | Jan 14, 2023 | Auto Accident, Personal Injury

There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler in McKinley County, New Mexico on January 13, 2023.  The accident happened on Interstate 40 westbound, near mile marker 60.  The accident blocked multiple lanes of the roadway.  A medical helicopter was called to the scene to transport an injured person from the scene.  The crash remains under investigation.

There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death.  There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler near Lacombe, Louisiana on January 6, 2022.  There was a deadly crash after an 18-wheeler lost its load of logs near French Camp, Mississippi on January 5, 2023.  There was a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Montgomery County, Texas on January 9, 2023.   An 18-wheeler struck multiple vehicles in a construction convoy near Bryan, Texas on January 10, 2023.

Safe trucking companies must take adequate precautions to ensure that their drivers do not severely injure or kill members of the public in a trucking accident.  Industry standards require trucking companies to regularly inspect their equipment, including their tires.  Safe companies must also supervise their driver to ensure that the company’s policies and procedures have been followed.

Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys licensed in Texas, Florida, and New York.  We have handled numerous cases involving 18-wheeler accidents in both federal and state court across the country.  Our attorneys have extensive experience and the skills needed to aggressively represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in a trucking or commercial vehicle accident.  The experienced 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm have previously been involved in similar cases and can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was involved in a trucking accident. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your legal rights.