Sumner, Washington – Minor Injuries in Truck Crash at State Route 410

Sumner, Washington (November 13, 2019) – A truck driver sustained minor injuries in a crash on State Route 410 under the Traffic Avenue overpass on Wednesday afternoon. The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment. No other vehicles were involved in the collision and no other injuries have been reported.

According to the report from the Washington State Patrol, the incident occurred before 1 p.m. The truck was reported to have drifted to the right side of the road and struck a guardrail, causing the vehicle to tip onto its side. The crash caused all westbound lanes to be blocked at West Valley Avenue until 6:30 p.m.

About Truck Accidents

The state of Washington’s  2015 Annual Collision Data Summary reported that 6,091 commercial vehicle or heavy trucks were involved in collisions in 2015. These crashes included 38 fatal collisions, 85 serious injury collisions, 1,352 minor injury collisions, 4,565 property damage collisions, and 51 unknown injury collisions. Truck accidents can have many causes, and due to the size and road performance of these vehicles, the involvement of one in an accident can lead to heavy losses. Unlike other vehicles, truck accidents can involve many people other than the driver, such as the owner of the truck, the manufacturer of parts, the company which handles it, and so on and so forth. Truck accidents also have a varied list of causes. Weather and road conditions can play a part in it, as was the case in this particular truck accident. There are also of course driver errors, as well as lack of training in operating the truck. Additionally, due to the type of job, both drivers and vehicles can experience fatigue.

This type of accident where the vehicle has landed on their side can be classified under rollover accident, a hazardous situation where a vehicle turns onto its side or roof. This type of accident usually happens after trying to turn on high speeds. Injuries from these accidents can include conditions as serious as brain and spinal injury. Whether operating a truck or seeing one on the road, all drivers must follow regulations to avoid incurring damages and injuries to themselves and people around them. If you have been the victim of a truck accident, we extend our sympathy and compassion.

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