The crash occurred on August 7th, 2024, at 9:33 PM near mile marker 168. 54-year-old Thomas J. Goin was travelling Eastbound in a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia. In the adjacent lane, 27-year-old Clayton S. Hulme was driving a 2008 Ford F250 when they crossed the center of the roadway and struck the towed trailer of Thomas Goin’s vehicle. This caused Clayton Hulme and the Ford F250 to skid off the left side of the roadway, striking several median cable posts before coming to a rest on its top along the left shoulder. Clayton S. Hulme was pronounced dead on the scene by examiner Stacey Huck. Both drivers were wearing safety devices at the time of the crash. The 2008 Ford F250 was totaled, and the tractor-trailer sustained moderate damage. Both vehicles were towed by Economy Towing.
Commercial motor vehicle crashes result in over one hundred fatalities in Missouri every year (MoDOT). Despite efforts to increase awareness and decrease risk, the dangerous nature of these incidents still often results in devastation for the victims and families involved. When you or someone you love is killed or seriously injured in a crash, an experienced personal injury attorney can simplify the settlement process – allowing you to focus on recovering emotionally and physically. Our team at the A.W. Smith Law Firm has ample experience handling auto crashes, including those with large commercial vehicles. If you or a loved one has been affected by an accident like this one, don’t hesitate to reach out for legal counsel and support. The A.W. Smith Law Firm is capable and available to work for you, and we are ready to ensure that your needs are met.
