[11-19-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two People Killed in Big Rig and Vehicle Collision in Cabazon

Authorities said two people died in a collision between a car and a big rig in Cabazon on Saturday morning, November 19, 2022.

According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the collision occurred at 1:39 a.m. on westbound Interstate 10, east of Main Street.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a Lexus ES 350 was involved in a collision with the back of a tank trailer while traveling through a construction zone.

The Lexus driver and passenger were killed in the collision. The truck’s driver was unharmed.

The Lexus driver was an unidentified female, and the passenger was a 38-year-old Beaumont resident man.

Drugs and alcohol have not yet been ruled out as causes of the crash, according to CHP officials.

Fatal Big Rig Accident Statistics

Semi-trucks are important to the economy as US trucking companies move billions of dollars in commodities annually. With this that semi-trucks on the road enhance accident risk.

Semi-truck accidents are the deadliest. Big rigs are so large that other trucks can’t navigate around them.

The US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shows a 30% increase in truck fatalities since 2009. Big rig drivers’ recklessness caused 4,102 traffic deaths in 2017.

Most California deaths and injuries involve heavy trucks. 3,316 car accidents killed 3,606 in 2019. Nearly half of the over 300 people killed in truck crashes were truck passengers.

Safely passing a commercial vehicle entails avoiding its blind area. Passengers should avoid the truck’s passenger side, which has a greater blind spot than the driver’s. Only the driver can change lanes.

Big Rig Accident Lawyers in Riverside County

Accident victims should be financially reimbursed. You and your loved ones can bring a personal injury claim regardless of negligence and get compensation for injuries, lost wages, and medical bills.

In this difficult moment, you can trust your attorney and the legal system. They can act as your agent, handling insurance company interactions and paperwork.

Our big rig accident attorneys in Riverside County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.