The driver of a cement truck swerved to try and avoid an oncoming white passenger that had suddenly veered into his lane on Thursday around 10 a.m. Despite attempts to avoid a wreck, the cement truck was hit by the van head-on on Bulverde Road on San Antonio’s far north side. The impact sent the cement truck into a rollover that tragically claimed the life of the driver, who was not identified by authorities.

The driver of the white passenger van received medical air transport to a hospital in critical condition. Our Texas truck accident lawyers mention that numerous emergency vehicles responded to the horrific cement truck crash rollover. Rescuers had to extract the drivers from their vehicles using emergency equipment.

Authorities closed northbound Bulverde Road at Loop 1604 to clear and investigate the tragic scene. (Source: Gary Cooper, kens5.com, 12/20/12) A BMW also became entangled in the collision scene, but its occupants suffered only minor injuries.

The Texas truck accident lawyers at Denena Points, PC express their condolences to the family and friends of the heroic cement truck driver that tried to avoid the collision. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the driver critically injured in the horrific crash.

Cement Mixer Trucks Present High Rollover Risks

Cement trucks, because of their loads, are inherently unstable on turns and curves, especially at any speed. Both vehicles were reportedly traveling at 40 to 45 mph when the wreck occurred. With their high centers of gravity, cement trucks can easily fall into rollovers even at 5 mph.

Our Texas truck accident lawyers note that cement trucks, also called mixers, frequently weigh up to 60 tons. Drivers must be specially trained to handle the vehicles, as they are extremely top-heavy. They have a high center of gravity and present high rollover risks on turns. The risk is compounded by speed and drivers face a challenge because the mixture must be delivered quickly before it begins to harden. The payload of cement also must be kept turning evenly because if it shifts to one side, the weight of the load can easily overturn the truck.

Learn the Facts about Texas Rollover Accident Dangers

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