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A devastating 17-vehicle pileup involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 35 in North Austin late Thursday night left five people dead, including an infant and a child.
Semi Truck Involved in Deadly Pileup
The massive collision occurred around 11:23 p.m. on March 13, along I-35 southbound near Parmer Lane. According to officials, the scene was incredibly chaotic, with wreckage spanning over a tenth of a mile. Austin-Travis County EMS reported that multiple victims were trapped inside their vehicles following the crash.
All lanes of I-35 southbound were shut down for hours, forcing traffic onto local toll roads between State Highway 45 and U.S. 290 East, with toll fees temporarily waived.
3 Adults, 2 Children Killed in Fatal Truck Accident & At Least 12 More Hospitalized
Five people — three adults, a child, and an infant — were tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
At least 17 others sustained injuries, with 11 rushed to nearby hospitals, including three children—one with potentially life-threatening injuries. At least two adults remain in critical condition.
Investigation Now Underway into Deadly Truck Crash
Authorities are now working to determine what caused this deadly chain-reaction crash.
Given the involvement of an 18-wheeler, investigators will likely examine whether truck driver negligence, fatigue, speeding, distracted driving, or mechanical failure played a role.
In our experience, crashes like this are almost always entirely preventable. Whether due to reckless driving, poor maintenance, or pressure from trucking companies to meet unrealistic deadlines, these tragic accidents often stem from choices that put profit over safety.
Unfortunately, it is almost always those in passenger vehicles who suffer the most in collisions with 18-wheelers. The sheer size and weight of a fully loaded semi-truck make these crashes especially devastating — as does the potential for an underride collision, when a smaller vehicle slides beneath the rear of a big rig or under the side of its trailer — often resulting in catastrophic injuries and loss of life for those in smaller vehicles.
Undefeated Texas Truck Accident Lawyers: Call 1-888-603-3636 for a Free Consult
Our Undefeated 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyers are monitoring developments related to the deadly Austin semi-truck crash on Interstate 35 and will provide updates as new details emerge. With Billions won and decades of experience, Zehl & Associates has a proven track record of securing the largest verdicts and settlements in Texas history. We don’t just win for our clients, we ensure they receive the maximum compensation possible for all their injuries and losses.
If you or a loved one were injured in a Texas 18-wheeler accident, call us for a free consultation at 1-888-603-3636 or send us a confidential email through our Contact Us page.
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