Bike collided with tractor-trailer on Interstate 44 at U.S. Route 75
TULSA, OK, (May 09, 2024) - A 21-year-old Louisiana man was tragically killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck Thursday in Tulsa.
Dakota Ingram died in an accident involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer at Interstate 44 and U.S. Route 75.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Dakota Ingram, a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a tractor-trailer driven by a 53-year-old South Dakota resident on Interstate 44 at U.S. Route 75.
Ingram died from injuries resulting in the crash.
FATAL SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
A variety of factors can contribute to a tractor-trailer crash, including loss of control of the truck, a disabling or non-disabling vehicle failure and driver fatigue.
Candice Bond, an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney, said in cases such as this that it's imperative to have an independent investigation conducted in a timely manner to protect the family of a victim’s rights.
“Tractor-trailer crashes are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal and a national analyst for The Legal Advocate. “A skilled attorney can protect a grieving family from trucking companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize to defend a negligent truck driver. Your lawyer can advocate for you by hiring expert witnesses, conducting driver background checks, locating witnesses to the crash and reviewing applicable insurance coverage, while carefully guiding you through the legal process.”
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 4,761 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks in 2017, of which 3,289 involved tractor-trailers or combination trucks. Sixty-nine percent of accidents resulting in fatalities involved a tractor-trailer.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending results of the investigation, the family of Dakota Ingram may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of love and companionship, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this tragic incident.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal. “We understand just what families are forced to go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”
The Legal Advocate's national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in commercial trucking accidents. If you or a family member need help they are available for a free consultation to guide you
(Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for The Legal Advocate. The Legal Advocate can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-599-0297 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).