A chain-reaction car and truck accident on Interstate 57 left three people dead and 13 more injured.

The accident occurred as a truck driver looked down at a map while driving and struck a car in front of him. The vehicle in front of him had stopped because of a construction site in the road. The SUV that was hit then caught fire after the collision and killed all three people inside.

The thirteen others were transported to the hospital, but their current condition is unknown. The horrific accident is still being investigated by officials.

Truck accidents can cause serious harm and injury, our thoughts and condolences are with the victims and their family and friends.

A 36-year-old mother of two was killed after pulling over to the side of the road to change a tire.

The accident happened on Tri-State Tollway to check a flat tire on the passenger side. When she tried to return to the driver seat, a sem- truck struck and killed her. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was questioned but not charged in the accident. The woman was the mother of a 13-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter.

If you or someone you love has been injure in a trucking accident, contact the Danville trucking accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 217-443-4343 to discuss you situation.