Trucker Involved in Fatal New Jersey Accident Arraigned
Earlier this month, a New York truck driver was arraigned for his involvement in a fatal truck accident. The man was driving while under the influence of marijuana and, ultimately, crashed killing three people.
Sheraz Khan was held on a $350,000 bail. In January, Khan was arrested in New York and extradited to New Jersey. Last September, Khan, who was driving an 18-wheeler, hauling heavy machinery, drove across a median and into oncoming traffic on Interstate-295 in Cherry Hill. The tractor trailer mowed down a Volkswagen and a box truck. The driver of the Volkswagen, Keller resident, Lawrence Wright, and the occupants of the box truck, Juma Rajab and Renee Lesenko, were killed in the accident. Khan suffered no injuries.
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Investigators found smoking paraphernalia and at least 39 pills of methandrostenolone, a controlled substance. According to witnesses at the scene, Khan was traveling at more than 60 mph just before the crash. It seemed, he made no attempt to brake before crashing into the two vehicles. Blood tests taken eight hours after the accident confirmed the presence of marijuana, and a forensic toxicologist verified that Khan had been severely impaired at the time of the accident.
Khan has no known history of driving violations. He was arrested at his West Babylon home and charged with three counts of vehicular homicide.
Truck Accident Lawsuits
A trucker operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs poses a great danger to other motorists. Driving under the influence impacts a person's judgment and slows down their ability to make quick decisions. Trucking companies are required by law to conduct regular alcohol and drug checks on its employees. A big rig who is found to be driving under the influence during an accident can face criminal charges for reckless actions. These actions can also be factors in a truck accident claim filed against the company by your 18-wheeler accident lawyer.
If you have been injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler, contact the truck accident attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP for a free evaluation of your case.
