[07-28-2022] Sacramento County, CA – 22-Year-Old Man Died After Crashing with a Semi-Truck on Florin Road

A 22-year-old man was killed in a truck accident on Florin Road on Thursday morning, July 28, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol accident report, the collision happened at around 5:15 a.m. near the crossroads of Florin Road and 6th Parkway.

The victim was driving a Toyota Camry east of Florin Road when he collided with the semi-right truck’s rear for an unknown reason.

The driver of the Toyota died due to his injuries.

The crash is to be further investigated.

Truck Accident Statistics

The number of large trucks on American roads has steadily increased over the last three decades, as has the number of accidents and injuries caused by trucks. According to data from the US Department of Transportation, one person is injured or killed in a large truck accident every 16 minutes.

4,014 people will be killed by large trucks in 2020. A total of 15% of these deaths occurred among truck occupants, while 68% occurred among the occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles. There were 28% more people killed in large truck accidents in 2020 than in 2009 when the number of fatalities was at its lowest since fatal crash data collection began in 1975.

In many truck accidents, the severity of injuries and fatalities is directly related to the enormous size of the commercial trucks. The typical passenger vehicle weighs only 3,000 pounds, whereas a semi-truck or commercial vehicle can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. It’s easy to see why truck crash victims often suffer catastrophic injuries or even death because of the truck’s enormous size.

Sacramento County Truck Accident Lawyers

Most of the time, a truck accident case is more complicated than a car accident. You might think the truck driver is the only one to blame for the crash. But you might be able to hold more than one person or group responsible for your injuries and losses.

If you or someone you care about was hurt in a truck accident, you are probably in pain and trying to figure out what to do next. A truck accident lawyer can help you figure out who is at fault, gather evidence, talk to witnesses, negotiate with the insurance company, and, if necessary, take the case to court. A truck accident lawyer can take care of everything for you while you focus on getting better or helping a family member who was hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault.

Our Sacramento County truck accident lawyers at Arash Law can answer your concerns and assist you with all aspects of a car insurance claim or lawsuit, including establishing liability. Learn more about dealing with and hiring a lawyer. You can contact our lawyers for a FREE case evaluation by emailing or calling us at (888) 488-1391.