Truck Plummets from Interstate 77 Overpass onto Wilson Boulevard in Columbia, South Carolina
A tractor trailer truck exploded into flames after it veered off an I-77 overpass onto Wilson Boulevard in Columbia, South Carolina. The truck overturned which caused about 75 gallons of diesel fuel to spill out over the engine and ignite. The truck driver escaped certain death when two Richland County deputies and a nearby motorist pulled him to safety. The fire caused damage to one support pillar and traffic was rerouted while the safety of the overpass was assessed.
Truck accidents frequently cause serious or even fatal injuries. Under the law, the injured person or their family may be entitled to compensation for the harm and losses arising from the truck accident. If you have questions, you can call South Carolina injury attorney Michael Jeffcoat at 1-800-827-7898.
