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Simsboro, LA – DOTD Worker Killed After Being Pinned by Semi at LA-563 & I-20

Simsboro, LA (June 18, 2019) – Early Tuesday morning on June 18th, a state worker was killed while performing job duties after being struck by a semi-truck. The crash happened on LA-563 near I-20 in Simsboro.

The crash happened after a DOTD Freightliner truck was parked on a northbound lane of LA-563. A semi-truck driver, a man named Michael Moore, didn’t notice the vehicle and struck it on the roadway.

The wreck caused the death of the worker, 50-year-old Johnny Cole, who was pinned underneath the 18-wheeler. Cole was pronounced dead at the scene.

Moore was uninjured and given a citation for careless operation. It is unknown if intoxication was a factor in the wreck, and the accident is still under ongoing investigation.

We want to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Johnny Cole during this trying time.

Semi-Truck Crashes in Baton Rouge

Simsboro, LA - Worker Killed After Being Pinned by 18-Wheeler at LA-563 and I-20Each year, wrecks involving commercial trucks take the lives of over 100 people across the state of Louisiana. These tragic accidents can cause serious bodily injuries. When people die in the aftermath of an 18-wheeler wreck, their loved ones have to take on the unexpected costs that come with it.

Many times, the surviving family can contact a Baton Rouge wrongful death attorney to protect their legal rights.

Fisher Injury Lawyers semi accident lawyers in Louisiana have won over $125 million for our clients in order to help victims and their family receive full compensation for their damages. We successfully bring the at-fault party responsible for these accidents to justice, and our experienced legal professionals have helped countless people collect large, multi-million dollar settlements for their claims. If a loved one has been lost in the result of another driver’s negligence, contact our offices today at 225-766-1234 to find out how we can help.

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