[07-03-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Semi Truck Catches Fire Injuring One After Two-Vehicle Crash on Main Street in Hesperia

According to the authorities, one person was injured after a semi caught fire after crashing with a car and knocking out a high-pressure water valve on Main Street in Hesperia Sunday, July 3, 2022.

The collision occurred at about 8:48 a.m. at Main Street and Mesa Linda Avenue intersection, in front of the Tractor Supply store.

According to witnesses, the sedan attempted to make a left turn from Main Street onto Mesa Linda with a green light. Before squeezing through the light and hitting the car, the semi sounded its horn.

The semi-truck knocked a fire hydrant and a high-pressure water valve along the sidewalk’s edge as it continued to travel for several hundred feet after the collision.

Before finally coming to a stop in front of the Beyond gas station and catching fire, the semi’s debris was all over the east side of the road.

Before the valves were shut off, water from the burst lines continuously sprayed an undetermined amount of water into the road for about an hour.

San Bernardino County Fire assisted the male sedan driver in exiting the vehicle. He had minor injuries and was taken by ground ambulance to a nearby hospital.

The Hesperia Police Department is still looking into the accident’s actual cause.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, both the death rate and the total number of deaths have been declining since 1990.

102 people died in auto accidents every day in 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The state’s numerous, congested freeways are the scene of numerous fatalities each year. Every year, numerous people in California lose their lives in crashes involving fast cars and trucks.

According to data from the Office of Traffic Safety, more than 3,500 Californians died in auto accidents in 2014. (OTS). Natural disasters in California have recently claimed the lives of hundreds of people.

The most frequent causes of these collisions are people who are intoxicated, distracted, driving too fast, or otherwise not paying attention to the road.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

The deceased’s surviving family members should contact an auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. A thorough investigation into the events leading up to the accident will be conducted to apprehend those responsible for the accident.

You must prove negligence to file a lawsuit against the person or company responsible for the death of a loved one due to a car accident. The services of an experienced car accident attorney can benefit you and the people you care about the most.

Several different factors can cause a car accident. Often, a car accident is the fault of the other driver’s negligence or lack of experience. Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help whether you or a loved one has been hurt or died in a car accident.

Arash Law is here to assist you with your legal options. We want to win your case and get you the maximum compensation while you focus on your recovery. For a free legal consultation, please fill out our intake form or call us at (888) 488-1391.