[12-07-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Semi-Truck Overturns After Colliding with Stolen Vehicle, Injures Two People

Two drivers were hospitalized following a collision between a semi-truck and a vehicle in Montebello near Commerce on early Wednesday morning, December 07, 2022.

According to the Montebello Police Department, the crash occurred around 4:15 a.m. at the Vail Avenue and Washington Boulevard intersection.

The collision involved a semi-truck that overturned after colliding with a red Ford Escape that was reportedly stolen in Temple City, said the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The car was pursued by the authorities through the two cities around 3:00 a.m. before it crashed with the truck roughly fifteen minutes later.

Both the suspect driver, now in custody, and the big-rig operator were hurt and taken to the hospital. No further details on their current condition were released.

The Montebello police said the intersection was closed for roughly two hours due to the collision.

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Given their larger size and greater structural integrity, trucks provide greater safety for their drivers in the event of an accident than either cars or pedestrians. The National Safety Council has found that this is the top cause of fatality for those traveling by passenger vehicle.

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It is estimated that 28,000 truck accidents occur each year in California, as reported by the California Office of Traffic Safety. There were 359 fatalities and 9,500 injuries recorded in 2017.

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