Napa Auto Parts Driver Died After Libertyville Truck Accident

Truck Accident - November 14, 2024

Napa Auto Parts Van Driver Died After Being Critically Injured In Multi-Vehicle Collision Involving UPS Truck In Libertyville

LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS (November 14, 2024) – A Napa Auto Parts driver has died after being injured in a Libertyville collision by Butterfield Road and Winchester Road.

Libertyville officials are saying that the collision took place around 11:46 a.m. on Friday. A UPS truck was involved in a multi-vehicle collision involving a Chevy SUV and a Napa Auto Parts van.

The van sustained major injuries to its left side. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims.

The driver of the Napa Auto Parts van was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Despite lifesaving measures, he later died at the hospital.

A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Libertyville Truck Accidents

The number of people seriously injured or killed in truck accidents has been going up over recent years. According to the National Safety Council, “Since 2016, the number of trucks involved in injury crashes has increased 18% and the involvement rate per 100 million large truck miles driven has increased 5.7% to 37.” Truck drivers should take a number of measures in order to prevent crashes.

• Truck drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
• Trucks should be regularly inspected and well-maintained.
• Trucks can be equipped with certain safety features, like forward collision avoidance systems.

Truck drivers will typically need to get a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. They must exercise a great deal of caution in order to avoid collisions. If a semi-truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid collisions, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There could be numerous sources of liability for a truck collision.

• A truck driver’s employer could be liable if they were working at the time of a collision.
• The company that marinated a truck could be liable if they failed to maintain a truck in a safe condition.
• A city could be liable for a collision if it was caused by a dangerous condition on public property.

Truck accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve truck drivers that are committing traffic infractions. One of the main causes of truck collisions is driver fatigue. In fact, some studies have estimated that one in ten truck drivers involved in a fatal collision reported feeling under pressure from their carrier. This is why it is so important that evidence is properly preserved after any accident.

Investigating Lake County Semi-Truck Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this Napa Auto Parts collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Do you need more information about a Libertyville collision? Our team of roadway safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that truck companies are held accountable for their wrongful actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.