Pittsfield, ME – One Injured in Box Truck Accident on I-95 at MM 148

Pittsfield, ME (August 30, 2024) – One person was injured, and traffic on Interstate 95 was restricted to one lane on Thursday after a box truck and tractor-trailer collided on the highway, authorities confirmed.

According to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss, the box truck was traveling north in the right lane near mile marker 148 and slowed to almost a stop. The driver of a tractor-trailer traveling behind the box truck slammed into it, resulting in both trucks veering into a ditch beside the road.

Moss said that the tractor-trailer had gone off the roadway and jackknifed. She also confirmed that the travel lane was shut down due to the removal of the box truck and the tractor-trailer unit, and officers further added that I-95’s travel lane was closed for about four hours after the crash. In the meantime, the sheriff's office is continuing to investigate the crash.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his loved ones in hopes of his full recovery.

Truck Accidents in Maine

Truck accidents are generally far riskier and more complex than typical vehicle or motorcycle crashes. Large trucks such as commercial autos, some city vehicles, semis, 18-wheelers, tractors-trailers, big rigs, and others can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Of course, in the event of an accident or collision involving one of these huge vehicles, a truck traveling at a high speed can cause irreparable harm and major injuries or even fatalities.

All too frequently, the primary concerns regarding truck accidents are higher fatality rates, much more expensive property damage, and excruciatingly painful injuries. Unfortunately, because most trucking companies are aware of the inherent dangers involved in trucking, they hire prominent legal teams to shield themselves from liability for damages. But thanks to our vast experience handling accident claims, the McCue Law Office in Bangor has successfully fought for victims and their families for years.

Throughout the state of Maine, our seasoned attorneys have defended victims of truck accidents, and we will stand up for you and seek justice to ensure you receive the compensation you are due. For a free consultation, contact our team at the McCue Law Office right now. When you're embarking on a personal injury case, particularly for claims involving large trucks, having a caring, committed personal injury lawyer like Carl D. McCue on your side can make all the difference. Don't hesitate to reach out to our Pittsfield-area truck accident lawyer at (207) 862-5290 as soon as possible. Our team will stop at nothing to fight for the justice you and yours deserve.

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