[12-12-2022] Solano County, CA – Driver Hospitalized After Collision Involving Truck in Rio Vista

One person was hospitalized in a car crash involving a big rig in Rio Vista on Monday morning, December 12, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Highway 12 and Church Road.

According to the Rio Vista Fire Department, one person was given medical treatment by the firefighters and Medic Ambulance Service personnel after sustaining major injuries.

The injured victim, identified as a 55-year-old man, was then airlifted by CHP Air Operations helicopter to a nearby trauma center.

The collision caused a traffic obstruction on Highway 12 in both directions for several hours.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

Due to the truck’s superior strength, truck drivers enjoy greater protection than those in less sturdy vehicles or even pedestrians. Data from the National Safety Council indicates that this is the leading cause of death for those traveling by car.

The annual death toll in the United States due to truck-related accidents is approximately four thousand. There are fewer than 2% of incidents that involve a huge rig, yet 12% of fatalities.

Trucks in California are restricted to 55 miles per hour on all state and federal routes. Obviously, if we want to reduce accidents involving semis, we need to reduce their maximum speed.

The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that each year there are over 28,000 truck accidents in the state. In 2017, 359 people lost their lives, while another 9,500 were injured.

Big Rig Accident Lawyers in Solano County

In California, victims of truck accidents have the same rights as those of other victims of traffic accidents, including the opportunity to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation for their losses.

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By scheduling a consultation with one of our attorneys, you’ll get tailored recommendations on how to strengthen your case and how to negotiate a more favorable settlement offer.

Our trusted and award-winning big rig accident attorneys in Solano County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

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