Tacoma, WA– On May 11^th, 2017, a semi-truck struck the center barrier on I-5 around 11:30am and rolled over into southbound lanes near 72^nd street. Komo News reports that one person is dead and several others were injured according to Washington State Patrol.

Several Images from DOT show the semi-truck rolled over into the southbound lanes of I-5.

SEMI-TRUCKS present serious danger to drivers- they are amongst the largest vehicles on the road. On May 11^th, 2017, a semi-truck rolled over causing a fatal accident and injuring several others.

Use extra caution when driving around semi-trucks, especially when semi-trucks make wide turns. Because of their high center of gravity, semi-trucks are more prone to tip. Because of their “cab-forward” design, they are more likely to jackknife.

Bishop Legal has provided compassionate and caring counsel to people that have been seriously injured in semi-truck accidents. We offer free consultations 24/7 days a week. We don’t charge if we don’t win. We fight hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

If you have been seriously injured in a semi-truck accident, or know of someone who was involved in a semi-truck accident, contact us for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, CONSULTATION at (206) 260-3316. Protecting the rights of the seriously injured since 1994.