[06-08-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Person Hospitalized After Big Rig Collision on Highway 99 in Fresno

According to the authorities, a crash between a big rig and an Amazon truck led to one person being hospitalized and caused traffic disruptions on a major Fresno roadway Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

The crash occurred at 11:15 am on Highway 99 at Manning Avenue.

The California Highway Patrol says the big rig, which was hauling double trailers filled with river rock and heading south, lost control, hit the yellow attenuators, and overturned just beneath Manning Avenue.

Behind the big rig, the driver of an Amazon truck attempted to stop but hit the back of the trailers.

According to the CHP, the big rig’s driver was pinned. He was pulled out by first responders and rushed to Community Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

The Amazon truck driver has minor injuries.

Traffic was backed up for miles in both directions of the highway at Manning Avenue after the crash.

The crash’s cause is still being investigated.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

In the United States, a semi-truck collision claims one person’s life every fifteen minutes. About 500,000 trucking accidents occur in the United States annually, and about 5,000 truckers are killed.

About 113 people are murdered, and 3,000 are injured yearly in California truck accidents. Every year, between 200 and 300 persons lose their lives in truck accidents in California.

Tractor-trailer collisions are the most dangerous compared to other car accidents. The size of big rig trucks is the primary reason for this. Stopping time is significantly longer when the vehicle’s weight exceeds that of the vehicle’s capacity.

Because of their size and numerous “blind spots,” larger trucks require a greater stopping distance. These deficiencies can lead to unsafe driving, car accidents, and sleepiness. People who drive other vehicles, not simply trucks, are responsible for many truck accidents.

Drivers can avoid truck accidents by leaving an appropriate amount of stopping space between their vehicle and a semi-truck; drivers must also avoid driving into a truck’s blind spot.

Fresno County Big Rig Accident Lawyers

If you are involved in a collision with a semi-truck, your entire life could be jeopardized. Our legal team is here to help if a California truck accident has resulted in death or serious injury.

Semi-truck accidents are dangerous, and resolving semi-truck claims can be difficult. Engage the services of an experienced California semi-accident lawyer to help you with your financial difficulties. Arash Law will handle the insurance companies’ legal defense while you focus on your rehabilitation.

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