[06-25-2022] Fresno County, CA – Woman Killed After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Big Rig on Interstate 5

According to the California Highway Patrol, a woman died following a collision with a big rig on Interstate-5 near Firebaugh on Saturday afternoon, June 25, 2022.

According to CHP, the multiple-vehicle collision occurred at 2:17 p.m. on I-5, just south of the Nees Avenue off-ramp.

The 2016 Freightliner’s driver was on I-5 heading north when he failed to notice the slowed traffic up ahead.

According to CHP, the semi-truck rear-ended four vehicles before flipping over.

Initially struck by the truck was a 2016 Nissan Murano with a driver and two passengers inside. The passenger in the right rear seat of the car died.

The victim’s name was withheld until the next of kin was notified.

Minor injuries were sustained from additional collision-related injuries, according to Shaw.

Investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Accidents in cars can have far-reaching effects. Many people are unaware of how dangerous and easily they can cause serious injuries because car accidents are frequent.

The number of fatal car accidents involving drivers and passengers in America is alarmingly high. The US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) estimates that 36,560 people were hurt, and 33,654 died in automobile accidents in 2018.

Multiple-vehicle accidents are shockingly uncommon in terms of the number of people killed or hurt and the amount of property lost.

When three or more vehicles are involved in a collision, it is referred to as a multi-vehicle crash. The most frequent cause is a chain-reaction crash. Because so many people are involved, situations like this are challenging to control.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that multi-vehicle collisions are to blame for one out of every four traffic fatalities. According to estimates, 13,000 people per year pass away in accidents.

In multi-vehicle accidents, legal disputes over fault are frequent. If you lose a court case, you might lose the right to receive compensation for your injuries. This is why you must have a knowledgeable automobile accident attorney on your side.

Apply the brakes slowly and steer toward something soft, like a bush or a railing, rather than another vehicle if you are in a multi-vehicle collision. Keep an eye out for anyone who might be stumbling around after an accident.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

Accidents involving multiple vehicles are more difficult to resolve. Many people who have survived a multi-vehicle collision have trouble coping with the stress and grief they’ve experienced since the collision.

If you’ve been injured, a personal injury lawyer can assist you. Wrongful death and personal injury cases necessitate compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering, among other things.

There will be a thorough investigation by an experienced car accident lawyer. Whoever is at fault or what insurance policies are available, you have the right to fair and adequate compensation for your losses.

Our Fresno County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for your rightful compensation. You should consult a lawyer as soon as possible after a car accident to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our dedicated attorneys.