[01-13-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal Semi-Truck Crash in Lancaster Results in One Death

One unidentified man was killed after a deadly traffic crash involving a semi-truck in Lancaster on Thursday night, January 13, 2022.

The accident occurred at the intersection of State Routes 14 and 138 (West Avenue D) at approximately 9:30 p.m.

A speeding Chevy Suburban was traveling on West Avenue D when an oncoming big rig sideswiped it. Due to the severity of the impact, the Suburban driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed.

Unfortunately, the Suburban driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision. An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Fatal Semi-Truck Accident Statistics

Truck accidents result in some of the most serious injuries of any motor accident. This is due to the increased size and weight of a truck in a collision, which generates more force than smaller, lighter vehicles. The greater the force created in a collision, the more severe the injuries are likely to be. Many of the injuries are fatal.

Semi-trucks have a vital economic function. Every year, the trucking business in America transports billions of dollars in commodities. Unfortunately, millions of large trucks on the road harm other drivers.

Semi-truck accidents are more fatal than other types of traffic accidents. It’s primarily due to the large size disparity between big rig trucks and other cars on the road.

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 large rig.

A sideswipe crash occurred in this case. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, almost 250,000 sideswipes occur in the United States each year, with around 2,500 of these incidents resulting in fatal injuries.

Los Angeles County Truck Accident Lawyers for Victims

Semi-truck accidents are more complicated than non-commercial vehicle traffic incidents. If you or a loved one has been wounded or killed in a semi-truck accident, you should seek the legal counsel of an experienced semi-truck lawyer.

Tractor-trailer (semi-truck) accidents are extremely intricate, but our skilled and sympathetic tractor-trailer attorneys have the skill, understanding, and compassion to pursue your claim aggressively.

Arash Law is a semi-truck accident law practice in California helping truck accident victims like you for decades. Our semi-truck accident law office is committed to assisting you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to!

Arash Law’s skilled Los Angeles truck accident attorneys can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve. We fight hard for injured victims, and we will also preserve your legal right to compensation. You can also call us at (888) 488-1391 to arrange a free consultation with a wrongful death lawyer.