Route 119 Dump Truck, Car Crash Kills Sisters
Two sisters from Perryopolis were riding in a compact car on Route 119 in Westmoreland County recently when their car collided with a dump truck, according to a recent news story released by WTAE Channel 4 Action News. Although both were wearing seat belts, the sisters did not survive the Pennsylvania car accident.
According to police, poor visibility may have played a role in the accident. The dump truck driver said that he did not see the sisters' Ford Focus because it was in a shadow cast by a nearby bridge. He heard a vehicle's tires squeal as if braking suddenly, then felt his truck hit a vehicle in front of him. The dump truck driver swerved to avoid hitting the car as much as possible, spilling much of the truck's load of sand onto Route 119.
Police are currently interviewing several eye witnesses. They have also impounded the dump truck and will have it examined to determine if a mechanical failure caused or contributed to the accident. Residents along that part of Route 119 say that Pennsylvania car accidents caused by speeding are common in the area.
Car accidents claim the lives of too many Americans each year. Crashes involving large trucks can be even more deadly, as a larger, heavier truck often does more damage to a vehicle than another passenger vehicle of similar size. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Pennsylvania car accident, please contact the experienced Pennsylvania car crash attorneys at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP. Our skilled legal team will help you win the compensation you deserve from anyone whose negligence or carelessness resulted in your injury. Call Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP today at 888-684-7192 for a free consultation.
