[04-10-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Big Rig Collision in Antelope Acres Resulted in One Death and Multiple Injuries

A big rig collision resulted in one death and multiple injuries in Antelope Acres, Los Angeles County, on a Monday afternoon, April 10, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the crash happened around 5:44 p.m. along Highway 138 near 110th Street.

A big rig overturned and struck another vehicle leaving one person dead, four people with severe injuries, and one with minor injuries.

Authorities are still conducting an investigation into the crash.

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What to Do After a Big Rig Accident

Call 911 immediately if you or a loved one has been in a collision with a truck. When dealing with legal authorities or insurance companies, it is imperative always to provide accurate information and avoid making assumptions. Some victims may feel remorse, which could cause their insurance company to deny their claim.

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Big Rig Accident Statistics

Truck drivers and passengers are safer than those in cars or smaller vehicles in an accident. In the event of a collision, passengers in smaller vehicles are thus statistically more likely to sustain serious injuries or even pass away. One truck or big rig collision can have devastating effects.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 4,965 people died in heavy vehicle accidents in the US in 2020. In 2019, a record 5,032 fatalities were reported; however, in 2020, there was a 5% decrease. Nevertheless, trucks are to blame for 71% of fatal car accidents in the US.

Large trucks made up 8.9% of all vehicles involved in fatal collisions in the US in 2020. At least 90 people died in truck-car collisions in California in 2015. The only other states with at least 50 truck-related fatalities that year were Texas and Florida.