[03-18-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Person Killed After a Big Rig Crash in Carpinteria

At least one person was killed following a deadly traffic collision involving a big rig in Carpinteria on early Friday morning, March 18, 2022.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 2:18 a.m. on the southbound lanes of Highway 101, just north of the Padaro Ln Overpass.

A semi-truck and a silver Nissan collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

One person was killed in the mishap. No other injuries were reported. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Big Rig Crash Statistics

Big rigs go by many names; they are often referred to as semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and semi-trailer trucks. Regardless of what these commercial trucks are called, this type of accident can have deadly consequences.

Compared to a standard sedan, a large rig might weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This considerable size disparity has the potential to result in an accident.

According to the United States Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), fatalities involving large rig vehicles have increased by 30% since 2009. In 2017, 4,102 people were killed in large rig incidents.

In 2019, there were 12,761 large rig incidents in California, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Various circumstances can cause trucking accidents involving large commercial vehicles. Examples include driver inattention and weariness and technical breakdowns such as tire blowouts or vehicle problems that render the vehicle inoperable or non-operational.

Big Rig Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Barbara County

Semi-truck accidents are more complicated than incidents involving non-commercial vehicles. Contact us straight away if you have been hurt or a loved one has been killed in a semi-truck accident.

Insurance companies are not looking out for your best interests; you need a knowledgeable semi-accident attorney in California on your side.

Arash Law’s San Luis Obispo Big Rig Accident Attorneys will fight the insurance company while you focus on your rehabilitation. Through a wrongful death claim, attorneys can assist you in seeking compensation for your losses (such as loss of companionship and income, pain and suffering, and mental anguish).

Arash Law’s specialized legal team in California has the experience, understanding, and commitment to guide your claim toward its most advantageous resolution effectively. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so please contact us at (888) 488-1391 right away. We have offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, Woodland Hills, and Orange County, and we are delighted to travel to your home, business, or rehabilitation location.