Award-winning news correspondent Richard Threlkeld, who worked for both ABC and CBS News during his 25+ year career, was recently killed in a New York truck accident on Long Island. The 74-year-old was traveling north on Cross Highway at around 8AM when his Mini Cooper collided with a propane tanker. The tanker truck was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.
Therlkeld was quickly transported to Southampton Hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The driver of the tanker truck was not injured. According to police, the cause of the accident is still under investigation. Both vehicles are undergoing safety checks. If anyone witnessed the collision, they are asked to call police at 631-537-7575.
Because of their size, weight, and mass, commercial trucks often cause devastating accidents that result in serious injury or loss of life. If you have been injured, or if your loved one has been killed in a truck accident because of another party’s negligence, you deserve an experienced attorney on your side who knows how to effectively investigate your accident and fight for fair compensation on your behalf.
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