[03-22-2020] Kern, CA – 59-year-old Man Dead After a Head-on Crash on Highway 99

[03-22-2020] Kern, CA - 59-year-old Man Dead After a Head-on Crash on Highway 99A 59-year-old man identified as Julian Manney was killed after a fatal crash on Highway 99 in Kern County on March 22nd. reports from the county’s Sheriff’s office, the accident occurred at around 4 a.m. on Highway 99 near Highway 199. The victim was driving his VW Jetta northbound in front of a truck tractor with double trailers northbound. 

The Jetta driver was reportedly driving on the slow lane of the freeway with his hazard lights on. After a while, his car suddenly stopped running fur unknown reasons which caused the tractor-trailer behind him to hit the Jetta’s rear end. 

The driver of the Jetta died on the scene while the driver of the tractor-trailer attained moderate injuries. He was rushed to the Kern Medical Center. 

Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crash Investigation is Underway

The Kern County Sheriff’s office with the California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the cause of the fatal collision. 

According to the California Department of Transportation, the dominant mode of freight transportation in California is big rigs. More than 78 percent of the communities in the State of California rely exclusively on big rigs to move their cargo. Further, NHTSA forwards that the number of traffic fatalities that involved a big rig steadily rose from 2013 to 2017. This means that, as the trucking industry continues to grow in California, the number of fatalities caused by big rigs increases as well. 

Tractor-trailer accidents are more deadly compared to other types of road accidents. It’s mainly because of the considerable size difference of big rig trucks in comparison to other vehicles on the road. A fully loaded big rig needs as much as 20 to 40 percent more stopping distance. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the fatality rate of big rig trucks has increased by 30 percent since 2009. There were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving a big rig in 2017 alone. 

When facing cases like this, it’s vital to have an experienced Kern wrongful death attorney specializing in tractor-trailer accidents to conduct an independent investigation efficiently. Attorneys have the resources to hire expert witnesses, conduct driver background checks, and review applicable insurance coverage for the client. 

Kern County Injury Attorney for Fatal Truck Accident Victims

Kern County Injury Attorney for Fatal Truck Accident VictimsSuddenly losing a loved one to a fatal tractor-trailer accident can be devastating. While waiting for the results of the official investigation, the victim’s family is entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of their wrongful death attorney. Through the wrongful death claim, the victim’s family can seek compensation for the damages (such as loss of companionship and income, pain and suffering, and emotional distress) that the accident has caused them.

A wrongful death attorney can serve as a helpful legal guide for the grieving family during this difficult time while ensuring that the guilty party will be held accountable for their alleged crime. 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a big rig accident, you need the professional legal counsel of an experienced big rig accident lawyer. The dedicated legal team at Arash Law in California has the experience, knowledge, and commitment to guide your claim toward its most beneficial outcome skillfully. We’re standing by to help – 24 hours a day and seven days a week – so please give us a call us at (888) 488-1391 today. Our offices are located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, Woodland Hills, Orange County. They are more than happy to travel to your home, office, or place of recovery.

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