[10-06-2022] Kern County, CA – A Semi Truck Accident Near Lost Hills on Highway 46 Claimed Two Lives

Two people died after a truck accident involving two semi-trucks on Highway 46 near Lost Hills early on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

The fatalities occurred in a vehicle that was smashed by the trailer of one of the trucks.

The 2022 Freightliner, driven by Lovepreet S. D., 32, of Bakersfield, was traveling east on Highway 46, just east of Gun Club Road, when it partially crossed into the westbound lanes and struck a 2010 Freightliner, driven by Anthony C. C., 33, of Wasco, following a head-on collision.

After the collision, Dhillon’s truck continued to drive erratically eastward, where it struck and threw backward a 2003 Toyota on the north shoulder.

Unfortunately, the passenger car was placed on the truck after overturning.
Both truck drivers sustained minor injuries but did not require ambulance transportation.

At the scene, the two occupants of the car were declared dead.

The CHP reported that seat belts restrained all parties involved.

According to the CHP, drugs, and alcohol are not factors.

The two victims’ names have not yet been made public.

Fatal Truck Accident Statistics

Without commercial trucks, the economy could not run. Every year, the American trucking industry moves billions worth of cargo. The number of semi-trucks on the road puts other drivers’ safety in danger.

Semi-truck collisions result in the most fatalities compared to other types of traffic accidents. The size of large trucks makes them difficult to avoid.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reports that since 2009, there has been a 30% increase in fatalities involving big rig trucks. In 2017, traffic accidents caused by big rig negligence resulted in the deaths of nearly 4,000 people.

Most fatalities and injuries from crashes involving commercial trucks occur in California. 3,316 fatal accidents occurred in 2019, leaving 3,606 people dead. In 320 truck-related collisions, 44 people died.

To prevent a collision, get as far away from a commercial truck’s blind spot as possible. This is the worst position to be in because the blind spots on the passenger side are much bigger than those on the driver’s side. Passing should always be done on the driver’s side when changing lanes.

Kern County Truck Accident Lawyers for Victims

Thorough investigation, expert testimony, and inventive discovery techniques are necessary for a semi-truck accident case to be successful. One cannot overstate the value of carefully examining the accident scene. Once the trucking company is informed of the collision, an investigator on your side should be able to act quickly.

Losing someone close to you can be devastating and overwhelming after a tragic truck accident. You can get help from the big rig accident law firm Arash Law.

The family of the deceased’s estate must have their legal rights upheld. To make up for your losses, you ought to receive full reimbursement. Losses that aren’t immediately apparent include pain and suffering and future medical expenses.

The Kern County big rig accident attorneys at Arash Law can assist truck accident victims in obtaining just compensation. Additionally, we will tenaciously fight for injured clients and defend your legal right to compensation.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with an experienced attorney or fill out our online intake form.