Immediate On-Scene Truck Investigations

Truck accidents with a potential for fuel spill or chemical spill are handled as a “rush assignment.” When a semi is carrying a load of potential hazardous materials and is involved in an accident, we at Ouellette & Associates are on the scene immediately after the call comes in to us.

We are not only there to investigate the facts surrounding the accident, but we are also confirming the load being transported – documenting the type of Hazardous Materials for determination of spill recovery needs that meet IDOT standards; and to coordinate any spill clean-up to mitigate any potential environmental claims that may present themselves at a later date.

The images attached are from a recent said on-scene truck investigation. The accident occurred 12.28.2016 at 2pm. We were called at 2:45pm and were on the scene at 3:20pm. At SR 9 and CR 200 North, Huntington, IN, a client unit was traveling north on SR9 when another semi passing cut in front of them causing the driver to veer off to the right in order to avoid a collision. However, the steer wheel went into the gravel, causing the driver to lose control and roll the unit over into the grassy area on the right of the roadway.


The materials shown in the images are the cargo on board, which were nonhazardous cleaning solutions. When we were dispatched, the terminal was not sure what was being transported and concerned of HAZMAT materials. We confirmed not. They were also concerned about potential fuel leak, and again, we confirmed not. We did dispatch a HAZMAT team to confirm our findings and make appropriate report to INDOT (Indiana Department of Transportation).

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