Sonora, CA: 1 Hospitalized After Truck Crash at Big Hill Road and Kuein Mill Road
1 Hospitalized After Sonora Truck Accident at Big Hill Road and Kuein Mill Road
Sonora, California (July 16, 2019) – One person was hospitalized after being involved in a traffic collision in Sonora Tuesday morning.
The collision happened at about 9:21 a.m. July 16, at the intersection with Longway Road near Belleview Elementary School.
As per the report, a pickup truck hauling a 5th-wheel trailer collided with a car at the intersection for reasons still under investigation.
Sonora Car Accident at Big Hill Road and Kuein Mill Road, July 16
One person was taken to Adventist Health Sonora hospital by paramedics for treatment of unspecified injuries. Three other victims in the vehicles were cleared by paramedics and didn’t require hospitalization.
The crash resulted in the closure of the roadway at an unspecified time. Both vehicles were towed away from the scene.
Meanwhile, the crash remains under an active investigation.
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 result 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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