HOUSTON, Texas — C.R. England is facing a wrongful death lawsuit in Kansas City, Mo. on behalf of the daughters of Ralph Pimentel, a commercial truck driver who was killed in a catastrophic semi-truck collision on Interstate 80 in Carbon County, Wyoming, according to Potts Law Firm.
The lawsuit alleges that the crash resulted from dangerous and negligent actions by multiple parties involved in the operation of commercial vehicles on the highway.
Background
According to the lawsuit, the fatal crash occurred on Sept. 18, 2025, when a tractor-trailer collided with another tractor trailer that had been stopped on or near the shoulder of Interstate 80. Ralph Pimentel was inside the sleeper berth of the truck when the collision occurred and sustained fatal injuries. As a result of the crash, the truck in which he was sleeping burst into flames.
The lawsuit alleges that the stopped commercial truck, owned and operated by C.R. England Inc., was parked in a dangerous manner without required safety warnings such as hazard lights or reflective warning devices. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require such warning devices to alert approaching motorists when a commercial vehicle is stopped on a roadway.
The lawsuit also alleges negligence by the driver of the truck in which Pimental was sleeping.
A Duty to Prevent Tragedies
“Commercial trucking companies and drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles safely and to follow federal safety regulations designed to prevent tragedies like this,” said Derek Potts, national managing partner of Potts Law Firm. “Our clients lost their father in a horrific crash that never should have happened. This lawsuit seeks accountability for the decisions and failures that led to his death.”
According to the filing, Ralph Pimentel’s daughters, Monique Pimentel and Elicia Pimentel, are seeking damages for the wrongful death of their father, including loss of financial support, companionship and other damages permitted by law.
“This case highlights the serious consequences that can occur when trucking safety rules are ignored,” Potts said. “We intend to pursue the full truth about what happened and seek justice for Mr. Pimentel’s family.”
The Trucker reached out to C.R. England for a comment on the suit, but no response has been received.
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