[12-05-2022] Tehama County, CA – Elderly Man Killed in Head-On Collision with Semi-Truck near Corning

Authorities said a 75-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision involving a semi-truck near Corning on Monday evening, December 05, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol Red Bluff area, the fatal crash occurred around 5:40 p.m. near the South Avenue and Michigan Avenue intersection.

Denver W. from Corning was reportedly traveling in his 2006 Kia Sorento west on South Avenue when he made a risky attempt to pass a car ahead of him by entering the opposite lane.

He collided head-on with a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia truck that was traveling east on South Avenue at the same time.

The big rig driver was only slightly hurt in the collision. But Williams was fatally injured in the crash despite wearing his seatbelt.

CHP said they are still looking into the collision, but preliminary findings indicate that alcohol was not a factor.

Fatal Big Rig Accident Statistics

Trucks, being larger and more sturdy than cars or pedestrians, protect their drivers better in collisions. This is the leading cause of death for people who are riding in passenger vehicles, as reported by the National Safety Council.

Every year in the United States, more than 4,000 people lose their lives in collisions involving trucks. Large trucks contribute to only 2% of traffic accidents overall but cause 12% of fatalities.

Truck drivers in California are restricted to no more than 55 miles per hour on any highway, state or federal. The point is to reduce the frequency with which semis cause accidents.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, there are approximately 28,000 truck accidents per year in the Golden State. During 2017, 359 people died and 9,500 were injured.

Big Rig Accident Lawyers in Tehama County

In case of a big rig accident in California, the victim or their family member can file a personal injury lawsuit to seek monetary compensation for financial losses, medical expenses, and mental and emotional suffering.

A claim for damages can be filed even if the plaintiff was not at fault. If you or a loved one were hurt while traveling on a public road in California, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for damages.

Our trusted and award-winning big rig accident attorneys in Tehama County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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