Regina Lloyd of O'Fallon, MO Killed in Freak Trash Truck Accident
Regina Lloyd, 49 of O'Fallon, Missouri was tragically killed Thursday when a trash truck rolled over on top of her SUV. The trash truck was turning from Highway 94 to Sidentop road in St. Charles, Missouri when it tipped up onto its side and rolled over onto Ms. Lloyd's vehicle, which was sitting in the turning lane on Sidentop road.
According to the police, Ms. Lloyd was trapped inside her SUV. It is unknown whether Ms. Lloyd was killed instantly. Apparently two other vehicles were hit by the trash truck prior to it toppling onto Ms. Lloyd's Mercury Mountaineer.
It is quite apparent the driver of the trash truck did not have complete control his vehicle. It seems to me the driver took the right hand turn onto Sidentop road while traveling too fast. It is possible the truck was excessively loaded with trash, making it top-heavy.
When the Lloyd family hires a Missouri personal injury lawyer to investigate their wrongful death claim, that attorney needs to investigate as to how much the load weighed. It is illegal for trucks to carry weights in excess of the amounts prescribed by Missouri law and the federal motor carrier regulations. It is quite possible the driver of this truck was in excess of these laws.
It is out understanding Ms. Lloyd left behind many children, most of whom are relatively young. Our thoughts and prayers are with these children and the rest of the Lloyd family. This was a horrible crash that could have been prevented.
The Bradley Law Firm has investigated and filed lawsuits in many truck crash accidents. If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck accident, please contact us for a free consultation.
