I agree, let the guy try to reclaim his life and earn his living. Nothing about his past has anything to do with an accident for crying out loud.
What do you think caused the accident? I can think of only one thing: speeding. Let's just say hypothetically he was doing, oh, 80, when he decided he'd better slow down a little because it's getting a little hairy through "the maze", but he waggles a little, clips a pillar, and crashes.
Wouldn't such behavior be an echo of his former irresponsible self?
Except that he was SPEEDING, for crying out loud!!! An accident! Pul-lease! Give me a break!! What the h$ll was he doing speeding, when he was driving hazardous waste??? This guy belongs in jail, and should be kept from EVER driving any big rigs again! Thank GOD he didn't kill anyone!