[01-10-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Semi-Truck Crash in Fowler

A 26-year-old man identified as Malik B. was killed following a fatal semi-truck accident near Fowler on Monday evening, January 10, 2022.

The fatal accident happened at the intersection of Temperance Avenue and North Avenue in Fowler at around 6:00 p.m.

A northbound Hyundai was traveling on Temperance Avenue when it failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection. It then entered the westbound lane and drove directly into the path of a semi-truck.

Unfortunately, the semi-truck driver could not avoid the Hyundai and crashed into the right front passenger door. The Hyundai then veered into a nearby orchard while the truck spilled its cargo on the roadway.

Unfortunately, the Hyundai driver could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was uninjured in the mishap.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the fatal crash. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Semi-Truck Crash Statistics

The National Safety Council reports that nearly five thousand large trucks were involved in fatal crashes across the United States in 2018.

Large trucks also accounted for nine percent of all fatal accidents that year, even though they made up just four percent of all registered vehicles on the road. This means that large trucks are more likely to be involved in fatal accidents than other types of vehicles.

Semi-trucks play an important role in the economy. Every year, the trucking industry in the United States transports billions of dollars in commodities. Sadly, millions of huge trucks on the road endanger other drivers.

At least one person is killed in a fatal semi-truck collision every 15 minutes. Truck accidents kill twice as many people on the road as car accidents. Around 500,000 semi-truck accidents occur each year, resulting in approximately 5,000 fatalities.

In 2019, 5,005 heavy trucks were killed in collisions, a 2% increase over 2018 and a 43% increase since 2010.

Why are large trucks more dangerous in accidents? The answer is physics. A large, heavy vehicle (such as a commercial truck) generates more force in a collision. The added force means that the collision is more likely to result in serious injuries – some of which might not be survivable.

Fresno County Truck Accident Attorneys for Victims

The premature death of a loved one in a semi-truck accident can be devastating and sad. Meanwhile, the victim’s family is encouraged to seek legal representation and file a wrongful death claim.

A wrongful death case permits the victim’s family to seek compensation for the losses (such as loss of companionship, burial expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress) caused by the catastrophe.

A truck collision is a terrible experience, and the stress of filing a claim does not help you recuperate. Allow an injury lawyer to handle the legal paperwork and protect your rights. Arash Law’s seasoned Fresno truck lawyers have decades of expertise protecting the rights of harm victims. Our business also services customers in San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Sherman Oaks, and other cities around California.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, or San Diego. You can also call us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with a wrongful death attorney.