[08-21-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Man Fatally Injured in a Truck Accident on the LA Freeway

A man died in a pickup truck crash while driving the wrong way on the San Gabriel River 605 Freeway in Cerritos on Saturday evening, August 21, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident occurred at around 6:29 p.m. on the southbound 605 Freeway just north of Alondra Boulevard.

According to witnesses, the car was northbound on the southbound side of the freeway when it collided head-on with the truck.

An officer on the scene reported that the driver “went through the windshield.”

It was unclear whether anyone in the truck had been injured.

The CHP released a SigAlert at 6:42 p.m., closing southbound lanes 4 and 5 and the Alondra off-ramp. The SigAlert was canceled at 9:28 p.m.

Truck Accident Statistics

According to state statistics, Fresno has a higher rate of fatal pedestrian and vehicle accidents than other Californian cities. Around 2,807 car accidents happened in 2016. According to Esurance, 77% of drivers have been in at least one collision. Your chances of being in a car accident on a 1,000-mile drive are 1 in 366.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,563 people lost their lives in auto accidents in California in 2018. There were 55 of these collisions in Fresno. Alcohol contributed 35% of the 3,563 fatalities, while alcohol was not a factor in 2,322 accidents or 65% of all accidents.

Commercial truck drivers, including those who operate big rigs, possess skill and patience. However, several other factors can contribute to traffic accidents and the risks posed by the size and weight of commercial transportation and shipping trucks.

Los Angeles County Truck Accident Lawyers

A truck collision is one of the most frequent causes of personal injury. These mishaps can result in severe, even fatal, injuries. Getting the specifics of this disaster right might be quite challenging.

If you’ve been in a truck accident and are seeking the best personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles, you’ve come to the right spot. Our Los Angeles truck accident attorneys at Arash Law can help you with your case.

The legal procedure can be time-consuming and exhausting, especially if you are still healing from a truck accident. Instead of going through all of that, our attorneys can handle your case for you.

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