Maryland Trooper Killed in Collision with Tractor Trailer

By Peter DePaolis
Attorney

A 39-year-old Maryland State Police trooper lost his life last month in a car accident on Interstate 95 in Howard County. The trooper was traveling south on I-95 around 2:40 a.m. when he hit a parked tractor-trailer on the shoulder, according to investigators. A witness told police that a speeding motorcycle and the officer’s squad car passed him just before the accident occurred. Seconds later, the squad car struck the rear of the tractor-trailer.

According to investigators, the officer was wearing a seatbelt when the accident happened. His patrol car hit the tractor and came to a stop at the front of the trailer. The driver of the tractor-trailer did not suffer any injuries in the crash.

The officer leaves behind six children, ages four to 19. He was an 11-year veteran of the Maryland State Police Force.

Auto crashes can cause long-term injury and death. Contact a Maryland personal injury attorney right away, if you or a loved one suffers injuries in a car accident. A Maryland personal injury lawyer at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis can tell you what to do after a car accident to preserve your rights as a victim. Attorney Justin Beall is ready to speak with you today.

About the Author
Peter DePaolis joined the firm in 1980 and has since represented a large number of individuals involved in automobile collisions, truck accidents, bus crashes, defective products, and medical malpractice cases. A significant portion of Mr. DePaolis’ practice is devoted to working on behalf of people suffering from asbestosis, mesothelioma, and other asbestos-related cancers. He has led his firm’s fight against the asbestos industry and has recovered over $30 million in damages for asbestos victims and their families.