Two Women Killed after Vehicle is Struck by Heavy Utility Truck
Two Texas women were killed in an automobile accident in Carson City, Nevada when a heavy road stripping truck collided into their parked SUV on Highway 50. The 61-year-old driver of the truck suffered minor to moderate injuries in the accident and was treated at a medical facility. One of the victims, a 53-year-old school teacher was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The second victim, also a school teacher died after being transported to a medical facility as a result of the injuries she suffered in the collision. A highway patrolman stated it could take at least a month before they determine if the driver of the utility truck should be charged in connection with the accident.
According to the report the San Diego, Texas community where the women were from felt a tremendous shock and sense of loss after hearing of the deaths of the two school teachers. Unfortunately, when a person leaves a major impact in the lives of the people they knew or came in contact with; it is more than the person’s family that suffers the effects of their death. Friends and colleagues of the women stated that they were both dedicated to their careers as school teachers. It is always unfortunate when a person loses their life as a result of a serious accident as in this incident.
This incident also demonstrates the dangers inherent in operating very large vehicles, especially vehicles and equipment used for construction. In comparison to a standard vehicle, construction vehicles are much larger in stature and weight. It is very easy for an accident to become fatal when it involves these heavy vehicles simply because of the unequal distribution between the size and weight of a standard vehicle and the construction vehicle. If the driver of the construction vehicle is found to be at fault for this accident, he could face steep charges. These charges could include negligent homicide or vehicular homicide or manslaughter, each of which might result in serious criminal penalties depending on state laws.
