Two semi-trucks were involved in a serious collision on southbound I-29 in Dearborn.  John Romines was ejected from the cab of his tractor-trailer after his truck struck another 18-wheeler that was partially parked on the shoulder.  Given the inclement weather in mid-Missouri over the past 48 hours, one wonders whether the truck that was parked on the shoulder would have been disclosed to Romines before the impact occurred.  Trucks are not permitted to park on the shoulder of an interstate highway unless they are having mechanical emergency or involved in an accident.  In all other situations, commercial motor vehicles are required to pull completely off of the highway onto an exit ramp or private lot. 

40 year-old Romines, of Sabetha Kansas, was ambulated and transported to Heartland Regional Medical Center.  This truck landed over 50 feet from the roadway.  Romines is probably lucky that he was in fact ejected upon impact.  His tractor and trailer was completely destroyed and had to be removed from the nearby creek bed by a commercial wrecker.  The Buchanan County Sheriff and Missouri State Highway Patrol jointly worked on the accident investigation.

Commercial motor vehicle vs. commercial motor vehicle can result in devastating accidents, primarily given the shear combined weight and mass of the two vehicles.  Accidents involving potential violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations PLUS two commercial motor vehicles, will require the assistance of a DOT expert and accident reconstruction investigator.  Contact the Missouri tractor-trailer injury lawyers at Schultz Legal Group for more information by calling toll-free (866) 840-3636.