[12-06-2022] Lassen County, CA – Semi-Truck Driver Killed in Collision with Train on Highway 44

Authorities said a semi-truck driver was killed in a truck and train collision in Lassen County on Tuesday afternoon, December 06, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol Susanville, the fatal crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. near Old Station and Highway 44.

The truck driver reportedly failed to clear the truck and get away in time and was killed in the collision.

According to Caltrans, due to the semi obstructing the roadway, Highway 44 was closed between Highway 36 and 89.

No other details on the collision were released as the investigation continued.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

It has been reported that the 893 railroad deaths registered this year are a 20% rise over the 744 deaths recorded in 2017. To put it another way, there were 4 percent more nonfatal injuries, totaling 5,781 in 2021 than there were in 2020 (5,544).

The number of deaths that occurred at highway-rail grade crossings climbed by 21% in 2021, despite a 20% increase in overall accident fatalities. The latter caused the deaths of 617 trespassers or 94%.

About one-sixteenth of victims whose conditions were exacerbated by the railroad survived. In 2021, there were a total of 893 pedestrian fatalities, with 266 of those caused by trains.

A total of 3,216 cases of illness or injury on trains were reported in 2021. A total of sixty-six individuals were killed in incidents that occurred at highway-railroad grade crossings.

Train Accident Lawyers in Lassen County

Get in touch with a lawyer immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt in a California train accident. If you or your loved one has passed away, you can be assured that your insurance claims will be handled by a third party working on your behalf.

The victims should receive monetary compensation. You and your loved ones have the legal right to submit a personal injury claim and seek financial compensation for any damages caused as a result of the accident, regardless of who was at fault.

Our trusted and award-winning train accident lawyers in Lassen County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

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