Man Killed While Assisting 18-Wheeler in El Paso

El Paso, TX (5/2/2021) – A man was killed from injuries suffered while trying to tow a vehicle in west El Paso on Sunday.

The incident happened at 7400 N. Mesa Street when Carlos Olague, 59, was assisting towing a tractor-trailer. Police said that the driver of the trailer, 61-year-old Joel Ramirez, was trying to get on Mesa Street from a parking lot when the trailer became stuck due to the landing gear not being lifted.

That’s when Olague came to help assist with the towing. During the attempt, Ramirez misunderstood Olague and pulled the vehicle forward while Olague was between the rear axles of the tractor-trailer.

Olague’s right leg was then run over, and he later died from his injuries at University Medical Center.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Truck Accident Attorneys

Any type of motor vehicle accident has the potential to cause serious and life-changing injuries. However, accidents involving large commercial trucks or 18-wheelers have an especially high risk of resulting in catastrophic or even fatal injuries for many reasons. While it remains to be seen what caused the parked 18-wheeler to run over the man, we do know the man is now dead because of it. 

Pending the results of the investigation, if the semi-truck is seen at-fault and it turns into a case, the process of filing a truck accident claims begins. This consists of filing a claim, negotiations, and ultimately litigation if settlement cannot be obtained. This is why it’s important to choose the right truck accident attorney for the best chance of receiving fair compensation. Our experienced truck accident lawyers at Sutliff & Stout work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. Call (713) 405-1263 and someone from our firm will be in touch with you to set up a free and confidential case evaluation.

Source: KFOXTV