Sacramento, CA: Fatal Big Rig Crash on 5 Freeway Sunday Night
At Least 1 Killed in Sacramento Big Rig Collision on 5 Freeway near Elk Grove Boulevard Off-Ramp
Sacramento, California (November 18, 2019) – The California Highway Patrol said at least one person died when a big rig collided with another car Sunday night in Sacramento.
The collision occurred at about 9:09 p.m. on southbound 5 Freeway, just south of Elk Grove Boulevard off-ramp.
As per the CHP report, a gray Nissan sedan crashed into the rear of a big rig for unknown reasons. The Nissan was wedged underneath the semi and driver trapped.
Officers blocked two southbound lanes temporarily as the driver was being extricated.
At least one person died in the accident. It was not clear if any other person was injured.
The vehicles were towed away from the crash scene.
All lanes were reopened at about 11:12 p.m.
CHP is 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 a fair compensation.
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