Amy Asker, 67, Died in New Bedford Tractor Trailer Truck Accident on 79 Mill Street
NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS (June 9, 2026) – A 67-year-old woman identified as Amy Asker has tragically died in a New Bedford semi-truck accident near 79 Mill Street.
Bristol County officials are saying that the accident occurred around 10:10 AM on Thursday. Amy Asker may have been walking when she was hit by a tractor-trailer truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the crash and found the victim lying in the middle of the roadway. She was suffering from a significant injury as a result of being hit by the truck.
Despite life-saving measures, Amy Asker was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The driver of the semi-truck remained at the scene of the collision and cooperated with law enforcement.
An initial investigation revealed that the victim may have taken a cab back to her home on Mill Street prior to being hit by the truck.
We at DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers extend our deepest condolences to the family of Amy Asker. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. A number of questions have yet to be answered. What was the speed of the truck involved in this crash? What is the safety record of the company that owns this truck?
Liability for New Bedford Truck Accidents
Every driver in Massachusetts has a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. Truck drivers must be especially cautious due to the inherent dangers of operating a heavy commercial vehicle. According to Massachusetts General Laws c. 89, § 11, the driver of a vehicle must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian that is on the same half of the roadway or within 10 feet of a motorist. Drivers should take several other actions to avoid colliding with pedestrians.
- Speed: Drivers should slow down when pedestrians are nearby and always take into consideration that the actions of pedestrians can be unpredictable at times.
- Scanning: Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for pedestrians and other hazards.
- Blind Spots: Drivers should check their blind spots to ensure that they are not inadvertently moving into the path of a pedestrian.
- Rest: Every driver should be well rested before heading out on the road. This is particularly important for truck drivers who are required by law to take periodic rest breaks.
If a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a pedestrian in the roadway, this could serve as evidence of negligence. Even if a pedestrian is in the middle of a roadway, this does not relieve a driver of the duty of care to use caution to avoid a collision. It is possible that several parties could potentially be liable for any accident involving a commercial truck. This includes the company that hired the driver. It could also include the freight broker that hired the truck company responsible for hitting the victim. These companies must take reasonable actions to ensure that truck carriers are qualified.
Gathering Evidence After a Massachusetts Truck Accident
Pedestrians are uniquely vulnerable to the hazards posed by trucks and other large vehicles. According to TruckInfo, “Based on our research, there are more than 168k truck accidents every year, around 32% of which involve an injury and around 3% result in a fatality.” Establishing which parties could be liable for any truck accident requires collecting and examining a lot of evidence.
- Police Report: Getting a copy of the police report related to the crash is very important. It can help reveal what likely happened in many situations, though these reports can contain errors.
- Photos: Lots of photos of the accident site should be gathered. A photo of the accident site that shows a lack of skid marks on the roadway can reveal a truck driver did not even attempt to break before hitting a pedestrian.
- Medical Records: All of the medical records related to a person’s injuries should be collected. The nature of a person’s injuries can help reveal how a crash took place.
- Event Data Recorder: Modern trucks are often equipped with an event data recorder. This device contains critical information about how a truck was being driven and how fast it was going prior to a collision.
Truck accidents are often highly preventable. In many cases, truck drivers are pushed to complete their routes as quickly and efficiently as possible. This can lead to major safety lapses. Unfortunately, truck companies will virtually never admit to mistakes if one of their drivers hits someone. This is why it’s so important that these incidents are thoroughly investigated by an outside party that is able to gather all of the relevant evidence for the crash.
Investigating Massachusetts Truck Accidents
Do you need more information about a Massachusetts truck accident? Our team of accident investigators is here for you. We are committed to helping victims understand their rights and holding negligent drivers fully accountable for their conduct. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any crash, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at 855-342-3552.
