Authorities report that 54 year-old John Sanner was turning his tractor-trailer around on Route F near High Hill Missouri when it became stuck in the roadway.  67 year-old Brenda Spellings was driving southbound on Route F when she came upon Sanner's semi-truck.  The 2001 Focus rear-ended the truck, causing total damage to the Ford.  Spellings was seriously injured and rushed to University Hospital in Columbia Missouri where she was treated for life-threatening injuries. 

Tractor-trailers that attempt to turn in the middle of the road present a hazard to other motorists, such as the situation was here with Ms. Spellings.  Other passenger cars often times cannot avoid a truck that is in the middle of the road attempting to turn and blocking traffic.  The hazard presented can cause serious personal injuries or even fatal injuries.  The Batavia truck driver may be cited by authorities following further investigation into this crash.

As a Columbia Missouri semi-truck accident lawyer, I see serious truck crashes take place on a regular basis as a result of the negligence or inattention of a truck driver.  One the first things that a Missouri truck accident lawyer needs to do is download the Electronic Control Module (ECM) of the semi-truck.  Conducting a thorough private accident reconstruction is critical in preserving an subsequent personal injury claim for compensation.

Our Missouri truck accident injury lawyers can be reached by calling (866) 840-3636, or by emailing founding partner Stephen Schultz of Schultz & Myers law firm.