Longwood, FL (August 22, 2018) - A truck driver is hospitalized following a malfunction on State Road 434 in Longwood. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon as the truck was traveling west on S.R. 434. Suddenly, and for unknown reasons, the hoist on the back of the truck lifted up while the vehicle was in motion. While the hoist was lifted, the truck hit a traffic light and then an overpass at Interstate 4 before rolling over onto its side near the overpass.
Police and fire officials responded to the scene of the accident. The truck driver was taken to a hospital for evaluation. He is not believed to have suffered serious injuries in this crash, though there is no specific information at this time. The roadway was closed for nearly three hours while police investigated and worked at the accident scene. The truck is owned by an Orlando based company called Container Rental.
There is no additional information available at this time.
This accident highlights the danger of a vehicle malfunction. Although many crashes result directly from human error, sometimes a crash occurs due to an issue with the vehicle itself. Faulty equipment, including brakes, tires and other vehicle parts can sometimes cause an accident to occur.
In cases of vehicle malfunction, the accident should be closely examined. If the vehicle is manufactured in a dangerous condition, then the vehicle manufacturer could face liability. In other cases, the maintenance history of the vehicle should also be considered to determine if improper maintenance or no maintenance could be the cause of the malfunction. In any event, it is important to identify the proper person or party responsible for vehicle malfunction to ensure that innocent victims are compensated whenever possible.
At Rubenstein Law, our team is proud to assist in cases of potential vehicle defects or malfunction. To get started, call us today for your free consultation, 1-800 FL-Legal.
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