Castro Valley, CA: At least 1 Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 580 Freeway
At least 1 Critically Hurt in Castro Valley Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 580 Freeway
Castro Valley, California (June 26, 2019) – At least one person sustained severe injuries in a traffic collision that involved a truck Wednesday morning in Castro Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision, which was reported at about 11:31 a.m. June 26, occurred on the westbound Interstate 580 Freeway at the Strobridge Avenue off-ramp.
The accident happened when a white work truck, a Mini Cooper and a third vehicle collided for unknown reasons, as per the police report.
3-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 580 Freeway in Castro Valley, June 25
At least one person was flown to a hospital for treatment of severe injuries following the crash. It was not clear the exact number of people hurt in the accident.
The Mini Cooper sustained moderate right rear damage in the collision.
The collision resulted in the closure of the right lanes of the highway for an unspecified time
Meanwhile, the detectives are investigating to identify whether or not drugs or alcohol were factors at the time of the collision.
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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