[02-01-2022] Riverside County, CA – Big Rig Collision near Palmyrita Seriously Injures One Person

An unidentified 20-year-old man sustained critical injuries after a traffic collision involving a big rig near Palmyrita on Tuesday night, February 1st, 2022.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 10:00 p.m. in the area of Palmyrita Avenue and Michigan Avenue.

A westbound Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck was traveling on Palmyrita when the driver was unable to notice the big rig in front of him coming to a stop in the No. 1 lane.

Unfortunately, the pickup truck driver could not stop in time and rear-ended the big rig. The pickup truck driver sustained serious life-threatening injuries and was immediately taken to Riverside Community Hospital, listed in critical condition.

Meanwhile, the big rig driver was uninjured in the mishap. He remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities.

The accident is currently under further investigation. Anyone that can give more information about the crash is asked to call the police department’s Traffic Bureau at 951-826-8720.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

Every 15 minutes, one American is killed in a semi-truck accident. Every year, approximately 500,000 trucking accidents occur in the United States, with approximately 5,000 drivers killed.

Truck accidents in California kill approximately 113 people and injure nearly 3,000 people each year. Every year, between 200 and 300 people are killed in truck accidents in California.

In a collision, larger vehicles generate more force than smaller vehicles. Anyone hit by a truck will be at a disadvantage in the accident.

You will be attacked by the full force of the collision generated by the large, heavy truck, whether you are a driver or passenger in a smaller vehicle, a rider on a motorcycle or bicycle, or a pedestrian. A heavy vehicle generates more force as well.

Semi-truck accident fatalities increased by a startling 22% between 2009 and 2015. In 2015, a tractor-trailer involved approximately 11% of all fatal traffic accidents.

Riverside County Truck Accident Lawyers for Victims

This is why it is critical to retain the services of an experienced Alameda County personal injury attorney who specializes in big rig accidents to assist you with your claim.

Truckers are professional drivers who must adhere to strict regulations and guidelines. When big rig drivers are involved in accidents, they are frequently found to be at fault. In such cases, you – the injured party – have the right to sue the trucker who was at fault.

You don’t have to spend time looking for “truck accident lawyers near me” online. Arash Law’s Riverside County truck accident attorneys have decades of combined experience. We have collected over $500 million for clients throughout the state.

In settlement negotiations and at trial, we fight hard for accident victims. Please call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. Don’t wait any longer – the Riverside truck accident attorneys at Arash Law are ready to defend your legal rights.