Fog Causes Major Car Accident on Interstate 81 | Virginia tractor trailer truck accident lawyer

Recently foggy conditions caused a fiery car accident on Interstate 81 near Woodstock.  The crash involved three tractor trailers and one car in which three people died, including two men were from Edinburg, Virginia. 

According to DailyPress.com, a southbound tractor trailer had slowed down because of the fog and was hit in the rear by another tractor trailer. The car slowed because of the collision and was hit in the rear by the third truck.  One of the trucks was carrying corrosive materials that caused the fire. 

Fog can reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less and accidents can occur regardless of your driving experience.  If you have to drive through dense fog, follow these tips:
•    Slow down.  Drive at a speed that feels comfortable to you.
•    If you have to drive through very dense fog, keep your low beams on.  Do not drive with the high beams on because this can blind other drivers who are coming from the opposite direction.
•    Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you. 
•    If the fog becomes too dense, pull over to the side of the road and wait until the fog clears up a little before proceeding. 
•    Avoid passing other cars.
•    Do not drive with your hazard lights on.  This can be distracting to other drivers.
We highly recommend not driving at all if it’s foggy outside.  No trip is worth a car accident. 

Tractor Trailer accident with HAZMAT fire | Virginia truck accident lawyer attorney O'Bryan

Over at my Richmond, Virginia Accident Injury Lawyer blog I have a new post about an awful truck accident that happened last Monday.

Attorney Wayne O'Bryan has more information about Virginia tractor trailer accidents and truck wrecks available on this site.  Trucks are very likely to cause wrongful death when involved in an accident with a car.

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Tractor trailer truck dangers

Check out my new article about tractor trailer trucks and how dangerous they are.  Any automobile that is involved in an accident with these monsters is sure to be wrecked. 

Stay focused and careful around them.  Here in Virginia we have one of the most dangerous interstate highways in America for tractor trailer accidents.  If you are involved in a big rig wreck in Richmond or southside Virginia make sure you get our free book for more information on your injury claim.