Inattention is a Factor in a Fatal Bridge Collapse in Salado, Texas

The truck driver whose rig allegedly caused a bridge collapse, one fatality, three injuries, and a five-vehicle crash was not seriously hurt in the incident. The inability of a load to clear a bridge is among the many dangers that truck drivers face, though the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) alleges that the driver in this case had plenty of warning about the clearance problem. Commercial truck driving is actually a very hazardous profession, and employers have a responsibility to try and keep drivers safe. When a driver falls […]