[01-10-2022] Solano County, CA – One Person Killed, Another One Seriously Injured After a Big Rig Crash in Vacaville

A 43-year-old Dixon man was killed while a 44-year-old Fairfield woman was seriously injured following a traffic collision involving a big rig in Vacaville on Monday morning, January 10, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 5:05 a.m. on the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 Freeway, between Alamo Drive and Cherry Glen Road in Vacaville.

A westbound Toyota Sienna was traveling on Interstate 80 when it crashed into the back of a big rig trailer for unclear reasons.

Due to the severity of the impact, the van started to roll over multiple times, which caused the driver and the passenger to be ejected from their vehicle.

The Toyota Sienna driver was rushed to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, another person sustained major injuries and was also taken to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center for treatment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash.

Fatal Big Rig Crash Statistics

Semi-trucks play a critical role in the economy. Every year, the trucking business in the United States transports billions of dollars worth of commodities. Regrettably, millions of huge rigs on the road pose a hazard to other motorists.

Semi-truck collisions are more fatal than other types of road collisions. A big rig truck’s enormous size makes it difficult for other cars to see it.

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, the fatality rate for large rig vehicles has climbed by 30% since 2009. In 2017, there were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving a big rig.

Various circumstances cause tractor-trailer collisions, including driver weariness, truck loss of control, tire blowouts, disabling or non-disabling vehicle malfunction, excessive speed, lane drifting, and inappropriate truck maneuvering.

Big Rig Accident Lawyers for Victims in Solano County

In many truck accident cases in California, the truck driver and the trucking company is responsible for the collision. Trucking companies must exercise due care to maintain their vehicles in good condition, hire competent and qualified drivers, and take other reasonable steps to prevent crashes.

The trucking company can be held vicariously liable for the negligence of its drivers and other employees, including cargo loaders.

A victim of a big rig accident in California is more likely to obtain full and fair compensation by filing a claim against the trucking company rather than the driver alone. For this reason, our lawyers at Arash Law are committed to helping victims of trucking accidents determine who caused and contributed to their collision.

Our Solano County big rig accident lawyers from Arash Law have the necessary resources, skills, and expertise to take on your case and ensure that you are fairly and fully compensated for all your losses. Schedule a case review by calling (888) 488-1391 or filling out this form to find out if you have a case.