[10-11-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Fatality Following a Truck Accident in Cabazon

According to the local news, the driver died after a collision involving a sedan and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 in Cabazon on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

The mishap transpired around 1:45 p.m. east of Morongo Trail on westbound I-10.

According to the local authorities, no additional information was available as of this moment. The sedan driver was speeding just before it and the big rig collided.

After arriving at the scene, local authorities discovered the car’s occupant had passed away. The truck driver was unharmed.

According to reports from the scene, officers closed three of the four lanes due to the collision, leaving only the fast lane open for westbound transit.

The large truck was removed from the area even though it could still drive.

Truck Accident Statistics

Tractor-trailers and semi-trucks are commonly referred to as “big rigs” and are frequently seen on American highways. Either of these terms refers to large trucks used to transport goods.

Compared to car accidents, tractor-trailer collisions are much deadlier. The size and weight of big-rig trucks are primarily to blame. Trucks with a lot of cargo require longer stopping distances.

Every fifteen minutes, a semi-truck collision in the US results in a fatality. In the US, there are about 500,000 traffic accidents each year that result in the deaths of nearly 5,000 truck drivers.

In California, truck accidents result in 113 fatalities and close to 3,000 injuries each year. Truck-related accidents in California result in 200–300 deaths or injuries yearly.

Accidents involving semi-trucks resulted in a sharp rise in fatalities between 2009 and 2015. In 2015, tractor-trailer trucks were involved in more than ten percent of traffic fatalities.

Under 40 miles per hour, must keep large trucks at a safe following distance of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates of four seconds. Add a second to the calculation if your speed is over 40 miles per hour.

Riverside County Truck Accident Lawyers

Trucks must stop entirely for longer distances than cars for these and other reasons. Almost all trucks have air brakes, which apply pressure to the vehicle to increase the braking force. It’s crucial to apply air brakes to avoid a car jackknifing correctly. It can affect steering, control, and stopping distance if the brake system is out of balance.

The truck driver, their employer, and the manufacturers of the trucks are typically to blame for the accident. The trucking company could be held liable if the truck driver was improperly hired or managed. This is especially valid if the driver was a paid representative of the business.

On the other hand, if you can demonstrate that a flaw in the truck caused the accident, the manufacturer may be held accountable. If you have been in a similar accident, don’t hesitate to contact our Riverside County truck accident attorneys at Arash Law.

Have you ever been hurt by a commercial vehicle, either personally or by a loved one? For a free consultation with a knowledgeable California truck accident lawyer, contact us at (888) 488-1391.