[01-26-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fiery Big Rig Crash on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

One unidentified person was killed after a fatal crash involving a big rig in Richmond on Wednesday night, January 26, 2022.

The accident occurred on the eastbound lanes of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge at approximately 7:00 p,m.

An eastbound sedan traveled to Richmond when it crashed into a big rig for unclear reasons. Due to the severity of the impact, the big rig caught fire following the collision.

The sedan driver was trapped in the wreckage while the big rig driver could escape and call for help.

Unfortunately, the sedan driver could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the sedan driver and the big rig operator has not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the fatal crash is currently underway.

Fatal Big Rig Accident Statistics

Semi-trucks play a critical role in the economy. Moving billions of dollars worth of goods every year is a huge job for the trucking business in the United States. Unfortunately, there are many big rigs on the highways, which can be dangerous to other motorists.

Semi-truck collisions are more dangerous than other types of collisions on the road. It’s largely because big rig trucks are so large compared to other vehicles on the road.

Since 2009, the fatality rate for large rig trucks has increased by 30%. This is according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Big rigs were responsible for 4,102 road deaths in 2017.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), truck crashes resulted in the injuries of 6,897 persons and the deaths of 327 people in 2017.

Loss of control of the truck, a tire blowout, a disabling or non-disabling vehicle failure, excessive speed, lane drifting, improper truck maneuvering, as well as driver fatigue are all factors that contribute to semi-truck accidents.

Fatal Big Rig Accident Lawyers for Victims in Contra Costa County

After a big rig accident, the trucking company’s goal is to minimize liabilities and risk exposing its assets. On the other hand, a commercial truck can weigh up to 30 times more than a regular passenger vehicle. Most trucking companies will never assume liability despite having significantly larger insurance coverage (in the millions of dollars) than a regular passenger automobile.

Your attorney will be able to create a compelling case against the trucking firm or the responsible truck drivers. Using a combination of aggressive legal methods and tactics, we can assist you in proving legal culpability aspects.

Arash Law’s Contra Costa County big rig accident lawyers will not allow you to settle for less than your case is worth during insurance talks. We will pursue full compensation from all responsible parties.

Our experienced attorneys have helped victims of incidents involving big rigs, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and other vehicles recover more than $500 million in damages. To schedule an appointment, call (888) 488-1391.