Shreveport Woman Killed in Deadly 18-Wheeler Accident

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, a 35-year-old woman was tragically killed after a tractor-trailer crashes into her SUV, causing her vehicle to hit another tractor-trailer and overturn on Interstate 20 in Webster Parish, Louisiana.

According to KTBS, the victim was westbound when the truck driver failed to reduce his speed as he approached traffic congestion. At the time of the accident, she was wearing her seatbelt. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Both truck drivers suffered moderate injuries.

Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents

Commercial truck drivers are often under pressure to bring their cargo hundreds, or even thousands, of miles in a short time. When a driver gets tired, cuts corners on maintenance, or improperly loads his trailer, accidents can happen. Other common causes of accidents involving 18-wheelers include:

• Inattention;
• Drug use;
• Driver intoxication;
• Inadequate driving training and little experience; and
• Driving in dangerous weather.

Contact a Louisiana Wrongful Death Attorney

If you have lost a loved one in a deadly 18-wheeler accident, filing a wrongful death suit may be the last thing on your mind right now. The wrongful death lawyers at Morrow & Sheppard LLP have been extremely successful in maximizing compensation and finding justice for clients’ loved ones after tragic accidents. Our attorneys are licensed in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico and have been admitted temporarily to handle personal injury cases nationwide.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or tragically killed in a trucking accident involving an 18-wheeler, a tractor-trailer, or a commercial vehicle, please contact us for a free, confidential consultation. Our law firm also provides free in-home and hospital visits to those who need it. You pay us nothing unless we win your case.

Morrow & Sheppard LLP will continue to monitor the situation and report updates as they become available.