Regina Raquel Duane was killed in an early morning Dallas trucking accident when the pickup truck she was a passenger in collided with an 18-wheeler. The trucking accident happened at approximately 2:15 a.m. this morning. Investigating officers believe the driver of the pickup truck-which was pulling a trailer at the time- lost control while driving in the heavy rain of I-35E in Oak Cliff and jackknifed. An 18-wheeler then crashed in the pickup truck, killing Regina Raquel Duane and seriously injuring the two other occupants of the truck. The two other occupants have not been identified, but it was recently confirmed that they were a 26 year old teacher and a 15 year old student from McKinney, Texas. It is believed that prior to the trucking accident, Ms. Duane and her two companions were in Midlothian showing sheep at an FFA event. The unidentified teacher remains in critical condition, and the student is in stable condition. The 18-wheeler driver escaped the trucking accident with only minor injuries.
The Austin and Dallas Trucking Accident attorneys at Wilson Trosclair & Lovins have vast experience investigating trucking accidents such as this one. We understand that there is nothing easy about these cases, especially the emotional toll these tragedies have on families. If you or your family has been affected by a trucking accident, call us today at 214-484-1930 to discuss your options.