A 58-year-old UPS truck driver from Chesterfield County, Virginia, died Wednesday morning as the result of a wreck in the tractor-trailer he was driving. According to reports from CBS 6 News in Richmond, the accident happened at around 1:20 AM along I-85, just outside Charlotte, North Carolina.

Witnesses say that the trucker was attempting to pass another vehicle when either a driver error or mechanical malfunction caused the tractor-trailer to leave the left side of the road and strike a bridge. North Carolina State Highway Patrol Spokesperson Sergeant K.L. Blakley said that it appears the driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was ejected from the cab of the truck. He was declared dead at the scene when paramedics arrived.

Witnesses told troopers that a faulty tire might be to blame for causing the accident; however investigators said they could not confirm that, and they were still working to determine the cause of the crash.

Estimates by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicate that seat belt usage rates among commercial truck drivers were 78 percent in 2010. Data shows that truck drivers are 80 percent less likely to be killed in the event of a crash if they are buckled up.

That is why they Virginia truck accident attorneys with Geoff McDonald and Associates ask that all motorists buckle up before the vehicle moves. If you have been injured in a truck accident at no fault of your own, contact an experienced attorney today.

A driver was arrested on charges of reckless driving and drug possession in Henrico, Virginia, after driving his truck into a utility pole. According to CBS 6 News, the man admitted to officers he was texting at the time of the crash.

The accident occurred last Saturday at the intersection of West Nine Mile Road and Bridge Street. A search of the vehicle by police uncovered drugs in the car. The man was subsequently charged with reckless driving for texting while behind the wheel and possession of marijuana.

Although the driver was not hurt, the accident serves as a lesson to others of the dangers that distracted driving poses.

Researchers with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have found that cell phone use while driving is directly correlated with distracted driving fatalities in our country.

The Virginia auto accident attorneys with Geoff McDonald and Associates encourage drivers to put the phones down while behind the wheel of the car. If you have been injured by a distracted driving accident, contact an experienced attorney today to get the help you need.

A Sussex County Sheriff’s Deputy and another man were injured following a head-on collision this morning. According to CBS 6 News, the crash occurred while the deputy was responding to a crash involving two tractor-trailers on I-95.

Investigators stated that the trooper had his lights on as he sped down Route 40 to the scene of the tractor-trailer crash. Virginia State Police Sergeant Michelle Anaya stated the deputy lost control of his vehicle. The squad car went off the road and the deputy over-corrected, causing him to collide head-on with a blue sedan. Both the deputy and the other victim were unresponsive when they arrived. Paramedics quickly called in a Med-Flight helicopter to transport both victims to local hospitals for treatment.

The Deputy remains in serious but stable condition this afternoon. The condition of the other victim has not been released. The accident remains under investigation by state police.

Specific injuries a victim can sustain in head-on collisions include:

• Brain Injury
• Broken Bones
• Burns
• Death
• Head Injury
• Lacerations and Bruises
• Spinal Cord Injuries, including Paralysis
• Whiplash

The Virginia Auto Accident Attorneys with Geoff McDonald & Associates have experience handling cases for victims who were hurt in accidents at no fault of their own. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact us today for a free initial consultation.

A Richmond, Virginia, woman and her daughter died after being involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer Saturday morning. CBS 6 News reported Sunday that accident happened at 10:20 AM on Chippenham Parkway, just before Jeff Davis Highway.

Virginia State Police say that the 29-year-old driver of a 2000 Lexus SUV was heading north along the highway with her 7-year-old daughter and 11-month-old son. For an unknown reason, the woman did not react to the slowing truck in front of her and plowed into the rear of the box truck. Although the woman was buckled in at the time of the crash, she died at the scene with her daughter, who was not buckled when the accident occurred. The woman’s infant son was properly restrained in a car seat, but was taken to Chippenham Medical Center to be treated for serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Neither the driver nor the passenger of the box truck was injured in the crash.

Investigators are hoping to speak with individuals who may have witnessed the accident in order to gain a better understanding of what happened.

The Virginia Auto Accident Attorneys with Geoff McDonald & Associates handle cases for injured car accident victims. If you have been hut in a crash, contact us today by filling out a free online consultation form.

A crash early Wednesday morning in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, involving a van and a tour bus sent 13 people to the hospital. CBS 6 News reports the accident occurred on Interstate 85 near mile marker 61 just after 8:20 AM.

Authorities with the Virginia State Police say the incident occurred when a van speeding down the left northbound lane attempted to weave through traffic and hit the greyhound bus carrying 35 passengers. The driver of the van suffered minor injuries, along with nine other passengers. The driver was later charged with reckless driving. Three passengers aboard the bus were also taken to Southside Regional Medical Center for evaluation.

Officials determined speed and wet roadways were to blame for the crash.

Virginia State Troopers responded to 56 crashes on Tuesday, prompting them to ask drivers to slow down and issue a list of several tips to help drivers travel safer:

• Leave Earlier – to allow extra travel time
• Buckle Up and Slow Down
• Increase Following Distance – behind other cars
• Turn on your Headlights – to increase visibility for you and other drivers

The Virginia Auto Accident Attorneys with Geoff McDonald & Associates say after a crash, get the care you need, but then contact a lawyer. Their team of attorneys is experienced in managing cases against insurance companies, allowing you to focus on moving forward. Fill out a free online case evaluation form to get in touch with them today.

Four people were hurt in an accident on Route 33 near Topping, Virginia, after a pickup truck ran into the back of a car. As reported by the Southside Sentinel, the accident occurred on August 13^th around 9AM as a BMW was turning into a parking lot.

When the car slowed to turn left into the parking lot of The Church of the Visitation, it was rear-ended by the pickup. The accident sent a 5-gallon bucket of asphalt sealer flying through the back window of the truck, covering the driver and a passenger with a sticky, black, tar-like substance. Responding Virginia State Trooper Tommy Hudson stated, “They looked like they’d been double-dipped in dark chocolate.” The two men were transported to Rappahannock General Hospital, where they were decontaminated of the hazardous material. The BMW’s driver and passenger were taken to Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Virginia and treated for injuries. The driver of the pickup was cited for following too closely.

If you have been injured in a car accident that was caused by the negligence of another driver, contact the Virginia Auto Accident Lawyers with Geoff McDonald & Associates. They have vast experience handling claims for the victims of auto accidents and dealing with insurance companies. Founding attorney Geoff McDonald recently discussed the importance of contacting a lawyer if you are involved in an auto accident in a video interview posted to their website. Contact them now to discuss your case.

A Virginia truck accident kept an interstate ramp closed.

A ramp off I-64 became the scene of a Virginia truck accident after the vehicle’s trailer buckled in the middle.

According to wtvr.com, the trailer was carrying thousands of pounds of recycled paper from Richmond at the time of the Virginia truck accident. The driver of the truck was not injured in the Virginia truck accident, and he isn’t facing any charges.

The ramp was closed for several hours while the scene of Virginia auto accident was investigated and cleaned up.

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What safety concerns do you have when traveling next to a semi-truck on the interstate? Do you think driving records of semi-trucks and their drivers need to be more regulated?

If you or someone you know has become the victim of a Virginia auto accident, the Virginia truck accident lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

A vehicle carrying more than 100 canisters of oxygen and argon was involved in a Richmond truck accident, according to the Associated Press.

The vehicle overturned in the Richmond truck accident and shut down I-95. The driver was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries following the Richmond truck accident.

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What are your concerns about driving next to trucks on the highway? Do you think driving next to trucks risks getting you into a Richmond truck accident?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Richmond truck accident, the Richmond truck accident lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

Two people lost their lives in a recent Richmond truck accident, according to The Progress Index.

The driver of a sport utility vehicle ran a red light and struck a tractor-trailer that was making a left turn.

The driver of the SUV and his passenger both died at the scene of the Virginia truck accident. The truck driver did not suffer any injuries.

Authorities believe speed was a factor in the Richmond truck accident.

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The Richmond truck accident lawyers at Geoff McDonald can help if you were injured in a Virginia truck accident.

The Daily Press reported that a man lost his life in a recent Richmond truck accident.

The man was driving his carrier truck when he rear-ended a logging truck. The impact of the Richmond truck accident killed the driver at the scene.

Authorities had to shut down part of the road for several hours while crews cleared the scene.

They also noted that weather conditions could have factored into the Virginia truck accident.

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The Richmond truck accident lawyers at Geoff McDonald can help if you were injured in a Virginia truck accident.