Newhall, CA: Possible Injuries in Semi-Truck Crash on Sierra Highway
Possible Injuries in Newhall Semi-Truck Accident on Sierra Highway
Newhall, California (June 28, 2019) – Possible injuries were reported in a traffic collision that involved two semi-trucks in Newhall Monday morning, according to a local news source.
The collision was reported at approxiately 7:30 a.m. June 24 on Sierra Highway, between Placerita Canyon Road and Golden Valley Road.
The accident happened when two semis collided with an electric car for unknown reasons. The primary report indicated that two tons of an unknown fuel spilled on the road following the wreck.
Fuel Spills After Semi Trucks Collided on Sierra Highway June 24
At least one ambulance was sent off at the scene to provide medical aid to those who might have been injured as a result of the accident.
It was not clear whether or not if anyone sustained severe hurts in the accident.
More details will be released immediately after the authorities complete the 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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