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8/22/2011
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Medical Examiner: Truck Driver's Heart Condition Not a Factor in Fatal Crash

A tow truck driver's medical condition did not cause an accident in June 2011 in which both the man and another wrecker operator died, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Norfolk, Virginia (VA), reports. According to the Daily Press, the driver, John Patrick, lost control of his tow truck and crashed into another driver. Though the tow truck driver had a heart condition, experts say it did not contribute to the crash.

The accident occurred on I-64 between the Jefferson Avenue and Victory Boulevard in Newport News. The other tow truck driver killed in the accident, Warren Bills, was stopped on the side of the road, responding to a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of the road. The crash caused Patrick's truck to flip over and skid over 400 feet on its roof. Sources say the two drivers knew one another.

As a Virginia truck accident attorney, I've seen the devastation these types of car crashes can cause. You can never really prepare yourself for a wreck of this magnitude.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims. Tow truck drivers provide an important but frequently dangerous duty to their communities. Though the investigation of this crash is still ongoing, both families deserve to know what happened that day and why the accident occurred.

CD
 

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.

In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

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