[08-23-2022] Shasta County, CA – Man Fatally Struck After a Truck Accident on Highway 299

A 46-year-old man, identified as Christopher W., was killed after a truck collided head-on with a big rig on Highway 299 on Thursday, August 23, 2022.

The truck caught fire and slammed through a guard rail.

According to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, Watson of Red Bluff died in the collision. He was declared dead on the spot.

The route was closed between Rock Creek near Old Shasta and Buckhorn Summit.

The accident is to be further investigated.

Truck Accident Statistics

Large trucks operate differently than smaller vehicles. They have wider turning radiuses, slower stopping speeds, and a propensity to roll over. Inadequate driver training, a lack of ability, and poorly maintained trucks can all lead to disastrous accidents.

Every year, 4,050 large trucks are involved in fatal collisions involving other vehicles across the country. Injuries were caused by another 87,000 large trucks. These deaths and injuries could have been avoided if the drivers had exercised proper care and attention.

Truck drivers and companies must follow several federal vehicle maintenance, cargo security, service hours, and driver training regulations. The FMCSA has hundreds of pages of trucking industry rules and regulations. If any of these rules are broken, resulting in a truck accident, the victim(s) may have grounds to sue for negligence.

Shasta County Truck Accident Lawyers

Truck accidents are among the terrifying types of vehicle accidents that a person might encounter in their lifetime. If you survive, it may take months or even years to heal physically and mentally from such a traumatic accident. On top of that, financial consequences are also to be considered, further stressing affected individuals and families.

Shasta County truck accident attorneys at Arash Law will fight for their client’s rights and best interests. Our attorneys can also negotiate with insurance companies on their client’s behalf to ensure they are appropriately compensated.

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