[04-29-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After Big Rig Collision in Baldwin Park

Two people were hospitalized after a big-rig collision in Baldwin Park on Saturday morning, April 29, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 9:45 a.m. along westbound Interstate 10 near Frazier Street.

A Toyota Camry and a semi-truck were reportedly involved, with the vehicle found beneath the big rig.

Two people were rescued and transported to a nearby hospital. The number of people involved or the extent of their injuries are still unknown.

All lanes were temporarily closed as authorities investigated the collision.

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What to Do After a Big Rig Accident

• Seek medical attention immediately. Despite not being immediately evident, underlying damages can be diagnosed and treated.
• Accidents involving semi-trucks and other large vehicles must be reported immediately. The police must be notified and a report filed.
• Always tell the truth and never make assumptions when communicating with the law or an insurance company. Only accept a settlement offer after speaking with an attorney.
• Even if the victim is entirely blameless, the insurance company may refuse to pay if they 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 it.
• One of California’s renowned truck accident attorneys will give you their undivided attention during your no-cost appointment.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

Truck drivers and passengers have better protection in an accident than those in smaller vehicles like cars. Smaller vehicle occupants are statistically more likely to sustain fatal or life-altering injuries in collisions. A collision involving a truck or big rig could result in 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.