Common causes for these T-bone collisions in Virginia are a truck failing to
yield the right of way, either by attempting to cross a roadway by going
straight across, or attempting a turn and failing to yield the right of way.
These impacts can happen on the passenger side or driver side of the vehicle
depending on the flow of traffic. Another common cause of these accidents
is when truck drivers pull into the path of traffic blocking several lanes
while waiting for other lanes to free up. These actions can then result in a
side impact collision if the trucker has miscalculated his turn.