Bakersfield, CA: 2 Killed in Traffic Crash Involving 2 Semis on Highway 99
Authorities Investigating Double Fatal Highway 99 Car Collision in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California (November 1, 2019) – Authorities said two people died in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Friday afternoon in Bakersfield.
The California Highway Patrol said the accident took place at about 12:30 p.m. on southbound Highway 99, just south of Rosedale Highway.
Two semi-trucks and a pickup truck were involved in the crash. One semi-truck rear-ended the pickup truck. First responders found the pickup truck pinned between the semis.
Two people in the pickup truck died in the collision.
Authorities are investigating the accident.
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 fair compensation.
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