On Saturday, October 22nd, a crash between a tractor-trailer rig and a Chevy Suburban left the 26-year-old driver of the Suburban dead. Michael Kenneth Nemes, a Cabin John resident, was found dead at the scene by Maryland State Police.
The accident occurred when the tractor-trailer attempted to make a U-turn near the interchange of Interstate 70 and 695 in Woodlawn. As the truck was turning, the Suburban struck the side of the tractor-trailer and became pinned under the rig, trapping Nemes according to witnesses at the scene.
Although the Suburban struck the tractor-trailer rig, state police supervisor Sgt. Douglas Forrestor said that the U-turn was illegal; it was not known at the time of the accident whether the driver of the big rig would be charged. It was also unclear whether alcohol played a role in the accident. Nemes was not wearing a seatbelt when the accident took place.
While many questions remain about the accident, it is clear that the driver of the tractor-trailer is at fault for attempting an illegal U-turn.
Accidents involving tractor-trailer rigs often result in serious injuries. Brain and spinal cord injuries, fractures, even amputation injuries may occur. When you are injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler or other large commercial truck, you may be entitled to compensation of costs related to your injuries such as medical expenses, lost wages and in some cases pain and suffering.
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