Bay Bridge Tractor Trailer Crash Breeds Lawsuit

Our readers probably recall the catastrophic August 2008 crash on the Bay Bridge in Annapolis, Maryland that resulted in the wrongful death of trucker, John Short.

Mr. Short of Willards, Maryland  plunged into the Chesapeake Bay after colliding with a teenaged driver who had negligently crossed the center-line.

His family has now filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the other driver and against the State of Maryland. The allegations against the State include the concept that the bridge itself should have contained his truck and prevented it from falling into the bay. They also include the contention that two-way traffic on the Bay Bridge is unduly dangerous

It will be interesting to follow this litigation to trial.