[04-15-2023] Monterey County, CA – Multiple People Injured After Big Rig Crash Overturn One in Salinas

Multiple people were injured after a big rig crash overturned one in Salinas on Saturday morning, April 15, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 10:00 a.m. along northbound Highway 101 near John Street.

A big rig was found overturned on the highway, almost hitting a nearby house.

Reports say that people sustained minor injuries, but the number of people involved is currently unknown.

The Northbound Highway 101 was briefly closed off but was reopened at 6:00 p.m.

Authorities have not released any further details about the crash.

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What to Do After a Big Rig Accident

• Seek medical attention immediately. The underlying damages can be located and treated if they aren’t immediately apparent.
• Accidents involving semi-trucks and other large vehicles must be reported immediately. A police report must be made and filed.
• Always tell the truth and never make assumptions when communicating with the law or an insurance company. Do not accept a settlement offer without speaking with an attorney.
• Even if the victim is entirely blameless, the insurance company may refuse to pay if they try to apologize. So avoid such behaviors.
• A full copy of the report should be available upon request from the appropriate authorities. This page also features a contact form for your convenience. We can’t look at your claim without this.
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Big Rig Accident Statistics

In an accident, truck drivers and passengers are more secure than those in cars or other small vehicles. Statistics show that people in smaller cars are more likely to die or suffer serious injuries in collisions. A truck or big rig collision may cause a serious incident.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in the US in 2020, there were 4,965 fatalities involving heavy vehicles. The number of fatalities dropped by 5% the following year after reaching a record high of 5,032 in 2019. Nevertheless, trucks are involved in 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. Texas and Florida were the only states with at least 50 truck-related fatalities that year.