[09-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured Following a Semi-Truck in Palmdale

A horrific big rig crash in Palmdale resulted in a big rig lying on a damaged vehicle, killing one person and injuring another on Thursday, September 01, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the accident happened just after 2:20 p.m. at North Sierra Highway and East Avenue N.

One person was confirmed dead at the scene, while another was transferred by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

The identities of the people involved were still unknown.

There were no other details available.

The accident remains under investigation.

Statistics for Truck Accidents

Big rigs are medium or heavy trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, excluding buses and motorhomes. There are both commercial and non-commercial automobiles covered. Because of their massive size, big rig accidents are almost always catastrophic.

Texas, California, and Florida routinely have the most serious truck accidents in the US. According to the most recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) figures, California had 355 fatal truck accidents in 2019.

In 2020, there were 4,842 fatal crashes involving large trucks, a 4% reduction from 2019 but a 33% rise since 2011. The involvement rate per 100 million big rig miles driven is down 5% in 2019 but up 18% since 2011.

Los Angeles County Big rig Accident Lawyers

It’s no surprise that big rig accidents are common because big rigs make up a large portion of the vehicles on the road. Because of their size and weight, big rigs are difficult to stop fast, resulting in catastrophic accidents. Unfortunately, big rig accidents result in severe injuries or even death.

If you or a family member has been injured or killed in a big rig accident, contact one of our Los Angeles County big rig accident lawyers at Arash Law.

Arash Law is committed to assisting big rig accident victims of all sorts. We have spent years fighting trucking firms and winning lawsuits for big rig accident victims like you. We have the skills and resources to take on large corporations, and we would want to work for you.

Call us today at (888) 488-1391 or email us to get the legal representation you deserve.