Early Friday afternoon an 18-wheeler struck a pedestrian on northbound US 75 in Plano. Police say a young woman parked her car on the highway shoulder and began walking up the road.
She stepped into the right lane of traffic just feet from her car. An Atlas moving van hit her, killing her instantly.
The police are unsure whether this is a suicide or accident. The woman was driving alone and she did not appear to have a flat tire.
Stories like this are hard to write about. It was tragic for both the pedestrian and the truck driver. No one can expect an 18-wheeler to be able to stop when a pedestrian walks out on to a highway. Hopefully the police can figure out the details of this unfortunate accident. 4,654 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2007; an average of one fatality every two hours. It is important to remember that highways are a dangerous place to try and cross.
Information and commentary are provided by Dallas/ Fort Worth Truck Accident Lawyer Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817.294. 1900 or in Dallas at 214.327.8000. If you have questions about a truck accident, please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.
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