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Semi driver faces charges in Terre Haute truck accident

December 9, 2010

WTHI-TV reports that the driver of a semi-truck who caused a fatal Terre Haute truck accident faces several charges related to that accident.

The 50-year-old truck driver rear-ended an SUV that was stopped at a stop light. The 25-year-old driver of the SUV was fatally injured. The truck driver admitted to smoking crack cocaine the night before.

According to police reports, he had three previous convictions for operating while intoxicated, one from June 2010.

Why do you think this truck driver is still employed by the trucking company? Do you think the company should be responsible for hiring a negligent driver?

If you have been injured in a Terre Haute truck accident, the Terre Haute truck accident lawyers at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin can help you.

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The financial burden that often comes with a serious injury can be too much for many people to bear. Unexpected medical debt, damaged personal property, and the sudden loss of income can impact the budgets of most families. The good news is that a successful injury claim could help reduce that financial strain after a serious accident. Get in touch with a Terre Haute personal injury lawyer with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin to learn more.

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