[08-25-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision Involving Tractor Results in Two People Injured on Highway 1 Near Santa Maria

Two people were injured after a two-vehicle collision involving a tractor and a sedan on Highway 1 near Santa Maria early Thursday morning, August 24, 2022.

The crash happened around 4:43 a.m., about 7 miles north of Black Road.

Local authorities took the two people in the sedan to Marian Regional Medical Center, one with minor injuries and the other with moderate ones.

The tractor driver wasn’t hurt.

At the time of the collision, the area was reportedly foggy.

Following several hours of cleanup, the southbound lanes of Highway 101 reopened around 8:50 in the morning, according to representatives of Caltrans District 5.

The CHP is looking into the collision’s cause.

Tractor Accident Statistics

Several locations combine suburban and rural areas, with public roads connecting them. Outside of major cities, many new villages are built on land that local agricultural enterprises formerly used.

There are times when farm equipment and passenger vehicles don’t get along. Farm equipment accidents on public roads frequently result in injuries and fatalities.

The National Agricultural Tractor Safety Initiative estimates that tractors are responsible for 130 fatalities annually, or nearly half of all farm worker fatalities.

Commercial trucks and passenger cars frequently run into trouble when trying to pass sluggish farm equipment on public roads. The number of collision-related deaths and injuries between farm equipment and passenger vehicles increases during harvest season.

Even though it might seem like agricultural equipment operators don’t care about other drivers’ needs, they must obey traffic laws while driving.

Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyers

One of the many potential causes of farm accidents is tractors. Heavy equipment like balers, combines, and mowers can also result in horrifying injuries. Our skilled farm accident attorneys in California are capable of bringing and winning a death or injury claim in cases involving severe injury or death.

All farm workers and owners have the right to file a claim for an injury resulting from an agricultural-related disaster. Approaching a reputable law firm that has experience handling farm accident cases is even better, and a world of difference is made by it.

Our legal team can take over your injury claim process and assist you in rebuilding because they are well-versed in litigation procedures and legal etiquette. We have the expertise and materials needed to help. Our clients in obtaining justice, whether the claim is approved on the first try or additional research necessitates a court appearance.

Our Santa Barbara County tractor accident attorneys accept cases on a contingent fee basis. It indicates that they won’t charge you anything until your claim has been approved and you have won. Until your issue is resolved, you have their full support, time, and permission to attend pertinent meetings and ask questions.

To discuss your legal issues, call (888) 488-1391. Within five minutes, we’ll decide if we can assist you. If we cannot, we will recommend a dependable partner who can.