San Francisco, CA: 2-Car Crash on 80 Freeway and Treasure Island
Minor Injuries Sustained in San Francisco Truck Accident on 80 Freeway near Treasure Island
San Francisco, California (August 15, 2019) – Minor injuries were sustained after a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning in the area of San Francisco, according to authorities.
The crash happened at around 12:17 a.m. Thursday, on eastbound 80 Freeway, just west of Treasure Island.
As per the CHP officials, two vehicles including a truck crashed for reasons still under investigation.
2-Car Crash on 80 Freeway near Treasure Island
An ambulance was sent to the scene to attend to the injured parties. The number of victims and their current condition was not immediately released.
Tow trucks were requested to remove the vehicles from the crash site.
The vehicles were blocking lane 3, 4 and 5 following the crash.
No additional information concerning this crash was provided.
An investigation is underway.
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.
Contact a Pacific Attorney Group Truck Accident Attorney at 1-800-358-9617 for help.
If you are the victim or a family member and you would like a free copy of the police report, contact the Pacific Attorney Group.
