[12-10-2021] Stanislaus County, CA – Five People Hurt After a Major Semi-Truck Collision in Turlock

Five people were injured following a major collision involving a semi-truck in Turlock on Friday afternoon, December 10, 2021.

The crash happened at approximately 12:320 p.m. at Monte Vista Road and Central Avenue in Turlock.

A Kia Forte ran a stop sign and crashed into a big rig. The Kia was traveling at 60 to 70 mph at the time of the accident. The Kia then struck a wooden pole after the initial collision. Meanwhile, the semi-truck damaged a fence and a tree.

Five people were injured due to the crash, including a 16-year-old girl. Two victims were identified, 21-year-old Dakotah A. and 21-year-old Sasha P.

Dakota sustained broken ribs and a broken arm; she was rushed to the Doctors Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition.

Meanwhile, Sasha suffered a broken leg. A sixteen-year-old girl that was with them sustained facial cuts. All three of them were occupants of the Kia.

The big rig driver, identified as 23-year-old Carlos Salazar M., sustained minor injuries and complained of head back and knee pain.

The Kia driver reportedly broke her neck in the accident. Authorities later determined that the Kia driver was under the influence at the time of the accident.

She was identified as 23-year-old Linzy G. She was arrested on suspicion of an alcohol-related DUI. the case is under further investigation.

Semi-Truck Accident Statistics

The trucking industry is a multibillion-dollar business that makes a lot of money. If everyone on the road is going to be safe, though, it must follow many strict rules and rules. When businesses cut corners on safety to meet demand and make more money, they put everyone on the road in danger.

Some people call big commercial trucks semi-trucks, but that’s just one of many different names for them. An 18-wheeler is also called a “big rig.” A tractor-trailer is also called a “tractor-trailer truck.”

It’s said that almost 4,000 people were killed in tractor-trailer accidents across the United States in 2015. From 2009 to 2015, the number of people killed in semi-truck accidents rose by 22%. In 2015, 11 percent of all traffic deaths were caused by tractor-trailers.

There are more people killed in tractor-trailer accidents than in other road accidents. It’s because big rig trucks are so big compared to other cars. When a fully-loaded big rig is on the road, it needs up to 20% to 40% more space to stop.

Stanislaus County Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers for Accident Victims

To figure out what happened, who is to blame, and how to get paid for your pain and suffering after a commercial vehicle accident, such as a big rig or a semi-truck, is a lot more complicated than with a simple car accident.

Commercial trucking accident lawsuits can involve many people, including the truck driver, the owner of the truck, the manufacturer of the vehicle, and the person who owns the load that was being moved.

Your lawyer will investigate the accident itself to start the process off right away. From there, they will figure out who might be to blame for the crash. They will then figure out how much compensation they should ask for, including lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

An experienced Stanislaus County semi-truck accident lawyer from Arash Law will be able to figure out how your accident happened and if you have a valid compensation claim. Call (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a personal injury attorney in California.