Seven people were killed and three were injured in a van that was rear-ended by a big rig truck last week. All passengers are extended family members who were driving to a funeral in New Jersey when they hit a deer and then was struck by the truck in Bristol, Indiana.

The only survivors are a 28 year-old man, a 36 year-old woman, and the 30 year-old driver. The deceased range in age from six-weeks old to 52 years-old. According to reports, no one inside was wearing their seatbelt. The infant was in its car seat, but it was not fastened.

The 24 year-old driver of the big rig truck was released from the hospital with minor injuries.

A 12-vehicle crash occurred in Appleton this weekend that involved two semi-trucks and ten cars and caused the injuries of at least three drivers.

The accident occured shortly before noon on Saturday. All 12 vehicles collided on Wisconsin’s highway 41. There were no fatalities, but a 47-year-old woman was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to a local hospital. Reports indicate that the woman is currently in stable condition. Two other were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Investigations into the accident are still under way as officials still do not know what caused the accident.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident with a semi-truck, please contact the Waukesha truck accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. at 800-242-2874.