On Monday, October 19, a Valdosta man died in an accident on Interstate 10.
According to authorities the accident happened at around 4.30 p.m. on the Interstate 10 in Hancock County. An 18 wheeler being driven by 44 year old Lewis Peak of Valdosta struck a semi driven by 59 year old Razmik Khachikyan, of Panorama City, California. The impact caused both trucks to become entangled and burst into flames.
Khachikyan’s truck also struck the rear of a tanker driven by 65 year old Roger Eppler, of Jasper, Texas. Peak was trapped in his truck and died at the scene, Khachikyan was uninjured and Eppler suffered moderate injuries.
The incident was that severe that the interstate was closed overnight in Diamondhead as fire departments from Diamondhead, Hancock, and Harrison Counties worked with the police to transport hazardous material from one of the trailers in to another trailer and moved to safety.
The aftermath of the incident could still be seen the next morning and Highway Patrol confirmed that this accident is likely to be under investigation for some time.
If you have been injured in an auto accident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Our Valdosta accident attorneys are ready to stand up and fight for you. Please do not wait until time runs out to take legal action. Call Langdale Vallotton, LLP, at (229) 244-5400 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation right away.
