Bertis Wood, 58, from Jasper, TX died Friday morning after his tanker truck overturned and caught fire. The fiery gas tanker tragedy occurred in Hillister, northeast of Houston, on Highway 69. The fatal fiery wreck caused traffic to be diverted from the roadway there in Hillister. Authorities are investigating to try and determine what led to the tanker truck’s rollover and explosion in flame. (Source: Associated Press, 11/30/12) The sympathies of the Houston truck accident attorneys at Denena & Points go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Wood.

Please Contact our Houston Truck Accident Attorneys if you have Information on this Tragic Wreck

In our ongoing efforts to help accident victims and improve roadway safety,we seek witness accounts of this fatal fiery wreck. Kindly contact us if you happened to observe the tanker truck prior to the accident or if you know of a medical condition or something regarding the truck driver that might have led to the accident. You can reach us online through our convenient contact form or just call us at 281-369-4363. Thank you.

The Hazards of Tanker Truck Accidents

Some accidents occur from fatigued or distracted drivers or when drivers experience harmful medical conditions while driving. Others occur when truck drivers try and avoid imminent wrecks caused by the careless driving of others. Tanker truck accidents, particularly rollovers, can be particularly deadly when the vehicle is laden with fuel. For instance, several months ago in Nigeria a tanker truck driver trying to avoid a collision with a negligent driver overturned the rig. The resulting fiery explosion killed 95 people and injured 50 others.

Know your hazards on the road. And take care for the safety of others, including truck drivers who may not be able to maneuver their vehicles quickly enough to avoid a wreck when another driver gets careless. Our Houston truck accident attorneys caution you to be alert on the road. Drive carefully and courteously, and arrive safely at your destination.

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