[01-25-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Vehicle and Truck Collision in Fontana Led to Possible Injuries

Authorities reported a two-vehicle collision that led to possible injuries in Fontana, San Bernardino County, on Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2023.

According to the local authorities, the crash between a box truck and a white sedan occurred at around 12:18 p.m. near the intersection of Randall Avenue and Catawba Avenue.

The circumstances that led to the crash are still being investigated, but the white sedan sustained major damage to its front end and was towed away after the collision.

A fluid leak from the truck also caused hazardous materials to spread on the roadway, necessitating the temporary closure of the road.

The total number of people involved and the extent of possible injuries remain unknown at the moment as the investigation by the authorities into the crash continues.

Truck Accident Statistics

Because trucks tend to be more robust, their drivers are less likely to suffer minor to fatal injuries in a motor accident. Based on data compiled by the National Safety Council, this is the main cause of death and injury for both pedestrians and drivers of smaller cars. Those who are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident with one of these huge vehicles face severe physical and mental risks.

About 4,000 people each year are killed in the United States in accidents involving trucks. Although just two percent of collisions involve heavy vehicles, those cars are responsible for eleven percent of fatalities.

Legally, in California, you can’t drive a big rig faster than 55 mph on every highway or roadway. Limiting the top speed at which semi-trucks are allowed to travel might be one effective way to avoid accidents and save lives.

In 2017, there were approximately 28,000 accidents involving trucks in California, as reported by the state’s Office of Traffic Safety. There were more than 9,000 injuries and 369 fatalities that year.

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