[09-20-2022] Kern County, CA – Two People Seriously Injured Following a Big Rig Crash on Highway 58

Two big rig passengers were critically injured in a big rig accident involving three semi-trucks on Highway 58 early Tuesday morning, September 20, 2022.

The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) responded to the accident shortly before 1:30 a.m. east of Keene.

According to the KCFD, they discovered a collision involving three semi-trucks. The cab of one semi-truck collided with the trailer of another.

According to fire responders, two passengers were suffering from life-threatening injuries. One of them was stuck inside the cab.

According to KCFD, crews successfully rescued the passenger trapped within the cab. Both injured victims were transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Truck Accident Statistics

In the United States, there are approximately 13 million trucks on the road, and while they play a vital role in the economy, they can also be extremely dangerous. In 2016, nearly 4,000 truck-related fatalities were reported, and many of these accidents involved motorcycles.

There are several reasons for this, but the most common is that motorcycle riders are less visible to truck drivers. They are also more likely to be thrown from their bikes in an accident, which can often result in fatal injuries.

Truck drivers need to be extra vigilant when sharing the road with motorcycles, and riders need to be aware of the dangers posed by trucks. By taking these precautions, we can help to reduce the number of motorcycle-related accidents on our highways.

Kern County Truck Accident Lawyers

Several factors contribute to the severity of truck and motorcycle accidents. First, trucks are much larger and heavier than motorcycles, so they can cause more damage in a collision. Second, motorcycles offer less protection than trucks, so riders are more likely to be seriously injured or killed in an accident. Finally, trucks often have large blind spots, making it difficult for drivers to see motorcycles

Because of their massive size and weight, big rig accidents cause devastating injuries. Brain trauma, internal hemorrhage, and spinal cord injury are severe traumas. These injuries need urgent medical treatment and, in some circumstances, numerous pricey procedures.

Accidents involving large rigs can cause a great deal of anxiety and stress. If you are wounded in a major truck accident, contact an experienced accident attorney as soon as possible to learn how you may be compensated.

If you’ve been in an accident and need legal help, our Kern County truck accident attorneys at Arash Law can assist you. Our team has a lot of experience with big rig accident cases.

For competent legal advice, consult Arash Law. contact (888) 488-1391 so we can arrange a free case consultation for you.