[05-25-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Big Rig Crash on Highway 50

One unidentified person was killed following a deadly traffic crash involving a big rig on Highway 50 on Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.

The fatal collision happened in the area of Highway 50 at Jefferson Boulevard at approximately 7:00 p.m.

A big rig and another vehicle collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the mishap have not been established.

At least one person was killed in the collision. It’s unclear whether other people were injured in the mishap. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

Every day, semi-trucks and tractor-trailers cause numerous accidents around the country. Because these vehicles are so huge, generally weighing up to 30 times that of a car, a collision with one can be disastrous.

Drivers and passengers inside smaller vehicles always suffer the worse in big rig accidents. Big rigs are very difficult to manage and drive. Truck drivers must take reasonable precautions to avoid injuring people when driving down the roadway.

The number of people killed in big rig vehicles has increased by 30% since 2009. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 4,102 people died on the road due to big rigs in 2017.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), 6,897 persons were injured, and 327 died in truck incidents in 2017.

Truck accidents are caused by various factors, including the driver’s inability to control the truck, tire blowouts, and vehicle failure, to name a few. The driver could also be tired or intoxicated.

Sacramento County Truck Accident Lawyers

When you are involved in an accident with a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or other large truck that the driver of a trucking firm caused, you should not have to pay for your rehabilitation. Their insurance company is responsible for compensating you for all damages incurred due to the accident.

Victims and families of trucking accidents in California may be entitled to financial compensation for the losses incurred due to the accident. However, several requirements must be met. The plaintiff, for example, must demonstrate that the harm was caused directly by the trucking accident. Proof that the opposing party was negligent is also required.

Arash Law’s Sacramento County truck accident attorney can also assist clients in gathering evidence to identify all negligent and accountable parties. In complex matters, a lawyer might also appoint specialists to aid in presenting this evidence before a judge or jury.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with an expert lawyer who can assist you after a fatal traffic accident.