NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas –Kenneth Scott, 53, Takoiya Flowers, 34, and Gary Plaster, 52, were all killed after being struck by a semi-truck at around 2:46 a.m. on August 13, 2022, along I-430 at the river bridge.
Initial reports suggest that all three travelers were outside their disabled vehicle on the roadway. A semi-truck then crashed into the disabled vehicle while fatally wounding Scott, Flowers, and Plaster. The semi-truck driver was unharmed.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information was immediately available.
Fatal truck accident on Interstate 430 in North Little Rock, Arkansas
One can only imagine the horrific scene as three motorists were struck dead by a semi-truck. Although we do not know whether the three decedents had taken the proper precaution to warn other travelers of their presence, one must wonder why the semi-truck driver failed to avoid the disabled vehicle.
If Scott, Flowers, and Plaster had illuminated the car’s hazard lights or had set up cautionary cones leading up to the disabled vehicle, then the semi-truck driver should have seen the group and the stopped car. Sometimes, however, semi-truck drivers are negligent; they may be distracted while driving and fail to see hazards before it becomes too late.
Should investigators find that the semi-truck driver was distracted by a cell phone, a tablet, or even fatigue, the loved ones of Scott, Flowers, and Plaster may be able to bring a direct claim of negligence against the truck driver. Alternatively, if the truck driver was employed by a commercial trucking company and had a record of driving carelessly, the families might also be able to pursue a legal claim against the trucking company for negligently selecting the driver and requiring the driver to complete overnight hauls. After all, this accident did occur in the early morning hours when not many other motorists are on the road; a disabled vehicle, if adequately illuminated, should have been avoidable.
As heartbreaking as it is to read about preventable accidents, especially those resulting in deaths, it is equally important that survivors and families have access to our legal system to recover for injuries and losses caused by accidents with big rigs. Should any wrongdoing be found in this incident, our firm is comprised of skilled attorneys with experience in handling semi-truck crashes and negligence claims. Having a dedicated legal team exploring all potential avenues of remedy for the families of Scott, Flowers, and Plaster will significantly increase their chances of bringing justice to their loved ones.
During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Scott, Flowers, and Plaster, and others affected by this incident.
Disclaimer: Information contained in this blog was compiled from third-party sources and has not been independently verified. Please contact our firm immediately with any questions or concerns. This content is not legal advice or counsel.
