[02-07-2025] Orange County, CA – Three Killed After Tractor-Trailer Strikes Disabled Pickup on 91 Freeway in Buena Park

Three people were killed after a tractor-trailer struck a disabled pickup truck on the 91 Freeway in Buena Park early Friday morning, February 7, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 4:00 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Valley View Street.

Authorities reported that the pickup truck had been involved in a prior collision and was stopped on the freeway when the tractor-trailer crashed into it.

All three adult occupants of the pickup truck died at the scene. Their identities have not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the tractor-trailer remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation. It remains unclear whether rainy conditions played a role in the collision.

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Steps to Take After A Truck Accident In Buena Park, CA

Staying calm and taking the right steps after a truck accident can greatly affect your physical recovery and financial compensation. To protect your rights and interests, our truck accident attorneys recommend following these essential steps—if you are able:

1. Go to a secure area and check your injuries, but do not leave the scene. To get emergency medical assistance, dial 911. Do not put off seeing a doctor for too long, even if you feel well. Keep in mind that some injuries may not show up right once, and adrenaline can conceal pain.
2. Inform the police about the event. While the memories are still fresh, the authorities can record the scene and collect witness accounts. If you later choose to take legal action or submit an insurance claim, a police report will be an important record.
3. Record the site of the accident. Get as much evidence as you can. Take pictures and videos of the scene of the collision, the truck involved, any property damage, and your injuries. Any eyewitnesses can be asked to testify as well.
4. Make a note of all the important details. Make a note of everyone’s names and contact information.
5. Inform the insurance provider, but be careful not to reveal too much or take responsibility for the crash. Your statements could subsequently negatively affect your claim, so watch what you say.
6. Consult Arash Law for legal assistance. From looking into the accident to protecting you in court, our truck accident attorneys can handle every aspect of the legal process.

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Truck Accidents Statistics

In 2022, collisions involving large trucks led to 4,764 deaths, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Of these deaths, 17% were truck occupants, 66% were occupants of passenger vehicles, and 16% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists.

Large truck crashes accounted for 11% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities that year. Among these, 73% occurred in crashes involving tractor-trailers, while 28% involved single-unit trucks. In some cases, both a tractor-trailer and a single-unit truck were part of the same collision.

As for the locations of these fatal incidents, nearly half (49%) occurred on major roads, excluding interstates and freeways, 35% took place on interstates and freeways, and 16% happened on minor roads.