[11-19-2022] Shasta County, CA – Woman Camping in Tent Got Hit and Killed by Truck in Redding

A woman was killed after getting hit by a big rig in Redding on Saturday evening, November 19, 2022.

The Redding Police Department said the crash occurred at 8:19 p.m. on State Street, west of Favretto Avenue.

The victim was camping in a tent when a 2020 International semi-trailer truck driven by a 62-year-old man backed up and hit her.

The woman was found inside her tent partially beneath the truck. She was declared dead at the scene.

The truck driver and his passenger cooperated with the authorities. Drugs and alcohol did not appear to play a role.

Fatal Big Rig Accident Statistics

Because trucking companies in the United States move billions of dollars worth of commodities each year, semi-trucks play a vital role in the economy. Because of this, the presence of semi-trucks on the road increases the likelihood of an accident.

Accidents involving semi-trucks are the deadliest kind. Due to the enormous size of big rigs, smaller vehicles are unable to drive past them.

Since 2009, there has been a thirty percent increase in the number of truck-related fatalities, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation. The carelessness of drivers of large trucks contributed to 4,102 deaths from traffic accidents in 2017.

The majority of fatalities and injuries in California are caused by large vehicles. 3,316 auto accidents resulted in the deaths of 3,606 people in 2019. Almost half of the roughly 300 people who lost their lives in truck accidents were passengers in other vehicles.

Big Rig Accident Lawyers in Redding

Big rig accident victims deserve to be financially reimbursed. You and your family who got injured or killed in such accidents can file a personal injury claim and seek monetary compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and other losses.

You can have faith in the legal system and a lawyer at such an overwhelming moment. As your agent with the insurance company, they could represent you.

Our big rig accident attorneys in Shasta County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.