[04-07-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed in a Deadly Big Rig Crash in San Jacinto

One unidentified person died following a deadly big rig accident in San Jacinto on Thursday morning, April 7, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred on Soboba Road, near Gilman Springs Road and Golden Era Golf Course in San Jacinto.

A big rig with a shipping container and a sedan were involved in the collision. The semi-truck overturned on its side following the crash.

One person was rescued from the sedan. Unfortunately, the rescued person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Additional information on the crash is unavailable at the moment. Authorities are further looking into the case.

Fatal Big Rig Crash Statistics

Semi-trucks have a vital economic function. Every year, the trucking industry in America transports billions of dollars in commodities. Unfortunately, big rigs can endanger other drivers on the road.

Semi-truck accidents are more dangerous than other types of traffic accidents. It’s primarily due to the large difference between big rig trucks and other vehicles on the road.

According to the United States Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the fatality rate of big rig vehicles has increased by 30% since 2009. There were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving big rigs in 2017.

In 2017, there were 4,102 fatalities in semi-truck accidents across the country. The state with the highest number of truck-related accidents in California. In 2019, there were 3,316 fatal accidents, with 3,606 people killed. Large trucks were involved in 320 fatal crashes, with 44 deaths caused by their occupants.

The most common causes of semi-truck accidents are loss of truck control, a flat tire, a defective or non-disabled vehicle failure, excessive speed, lane drifting, and truck maneuvering.

You can avoid semi-truck accidents by allowing more space in front of your car when driving near a semi-truck and staying out of the semi-blind truck’s spot.

Riverside County Truck Accident Lawyers

Though you cannot be compensated for your loved one’s pain and suffering, you are entitled to compensation for the tangible losses caused by their death. This compensation includes any medical bills incurred before they passed away.

It also includes all wages that the victim would have earned between the time of the wrongful death and the expected retirement age.

Spouses and registered domestic partners can also claim “loss of consortium.” This compensation is for the intangible suffering one endures from the loss of a partner. Loss of love, comfort, affection, and sexual relations encompass a loss of consortium claim.

You need an experienced attorney to analyze your specific big rig accident to identify what caused the crash and hold the at-fault party accountable for your damages and losses. Our detail-oriented Riverside County truck accident attorneys at Arash Law will examine all of the details of your collision to determine if the crash was caused by the negligence of another person or entity.

You can benefit from having a skilled attorney on your side because your lawyer will do the following to help you get the compensation you deserve. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with an experienced wrongful death attorney!