[07-26-222] San Diego County, CA – Cement Truck Driver Injured in a Crash on I-5 in Carlsbad

The cement truck driver suffered minor injuries after the truck tipped over on the driver’s side following a collision with a Nissan Rogue on northbound I-5 on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

The accident happened on Tuesday afternoon in the Carlsbad area.

According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Hunter Gerber, crews had to extricate the driver from the truck.

According to Carlsbad police, the collision closed all lanes of the I-5 highway north of Cannon Road and south of Tamarack Avenue, leaving just one lane available for several hours.

According to Caltrans San Diego, all lanes were reopened at 5:50 p.m.

The Nissan driver was not injured during the accident.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Truck Accident Statistics

Commercial trucks, such as big rigs and delivery trucks, pose special hazards to smaller vehicles and passengers. Truck drivers must be aware of the hazards posed by their large, unwieldy vehicles, and other drivers must exercise extreme caution in their presence. Minor mistakes, such as failing to signal before changing lanes, can lead to disaster when an eighteen-wheeler is involved, especially at high speeds.

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