Sacramento, CA: Traffic Crash Involving 3 Big Rigs on 5 Freeway
Major Injuries Sustained in Sacramento Big Rig Crash on 5 Freeway near Arena Boulevard
Sacramento, California (July 23, 2019) – Major injuries were sustained in a traffic collision that happened Tuesday morning in Sacramento involving three big rigs, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The collision took place at about 11:15 a.m. on northbound 5 Freeway just south of Arena Boulevard.
CHP officials said three big rigs and a fourth vehicle were involved in the collision.
Reportedly, one of the semis was driving recklessly prior to the collision.
An ambulance responded to the scene to offer medical aid to an unknown number of parties who sustained major injuries in the crash.
Towing services were used to remove the vehicles from the collision scene.
CHP is investigating the cause of the crash and the party to be held liable.
Truck accidents happen when a commercial truck collides with another vehicle, a bicycle or a pedestrian. Commercial trucks are relatively larger and heavier than other personal vehicles, and hence, when an accident occurs, victims may sustain major injuries or die in the crash.
Many truck accidents result from a variety of factors, including:
- Errors by the truck driver
The driver of the truck may trigger an accident by following the vehicle in front too closely. Trucks take a longer time to come to a stop, and following other vehicles too closely may lead to a rear-end crash.
- Fatigue that results from driving for long periods without rest. Commercial truck drivers are required to take rests after specified hours of driving. Failure to rest may cause drowsiness, which in turn leads to accidents.
- A truck driver may swerve off the road or into another lane while attempting to avoid a collision and end up colliding with other cars.
It is good to note that in addition to errors made by truck drivers, the drivers of other vehicles may also commit errors that lead to truck accidents.
- Equipment failure, weather and road conditions, goods being loosely attached, as well as pressure from trucking companies are other factors that may lead to truck accidents.
What do you do after a Truck Accident?
You need to seek legal help from a truck accident attorney. Truck accidents are relatively complicated compared to other car accidents. This is because there are various stakeholders involved in the trucking business. For example, the company hauling the goods may be different from the company owning the truck. The insurance companies covering the vehicle and goods may also be different. An expert is, therefore, needed to handle the case for a fair compensation.
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