Lucerne Valley: 3 Injured in Truck Crash on Highway 18 near Camp Rock Road
3 Hurt in Lucerne Valley Truck Accident on Highway 18 near Camp Rock Road
Lucerne Valley, California (November 18, 2019) – Three people were injured in a head-on collision involving a truck in Lucerne Valley Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision happened on Highway 18 near Camp Rock Road at around 7:02 a.m. November 18.
The CHP said the accident involved a Robertson’s gravel truck and a grey Nissan SUV occupied by an adult and two juvenile boys. The manner in which the accident occurred was not disclosed.
Due to the impact, there was smoke coming out of one of the vehicles and debris and oil across all lanes of the roadway.
Lucerne Valley Gravel Truck and Car Crash Highway 18, November 18
A total of three people were injured in the crash. All victims were rushed to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Apple Valley by paramedics for treatment.
Officials said the injuries included a possible broken foot and complaints of pain.
The investigation is ongoing.
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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