[09-14-2022] Fresno County, CA – Traffic Collision Involving Big Rig in Fresno Results in Injuries

A car that sped away from police was involved in a collision overturning a big rig, resulting in multiple people being injured in Fresno County on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

The crash occurred just after 6:30 at the intersection of Cedar and Conejo.

An officer, according to the police, observed a speeding silver SUV.

The SUV matched the description of a vehicle that may have been used in a shooting that occurred in southwest Fresno earlier.

The SUV driver sped away when the officer attempted to pull it over.

The patrol cars did not pursue it due to safety concerns, but a police helicopter followed the SUV as it traveled south on Highway 41 at over 120 mph.

The SUV then slammed into a large truck.

According to the authorities, three to four people were taken to the hospital but are expected to survive.

Law enforcement looked for another suspect near the accident.

Big Rig Accident Statistics

Big-rig refers to the large tractor-trailers and semis that we frequently share the road with. Large trucks that carry cargo go by either of these names.

When compared to other vehicle collisions, tractor-trailer collisions are the deadliest. The primary cause of this is the enormous size of semi-trucks and other big rigs. It takes more time to stop a semi-truck that is carrying a lot of cargo.

Every 15 minutes, one person in the United States is killed in a collision involving a semi-truck. It is estimated that 5,000 truck drivers are killed annually in the United States, roughly 500,000 transportation accidents.

Truck accidents in California account for about 113 annual fatalities and nearly 3,000 yearly injuries. Two hundred to three hundred people per year lose their lives in truck-related accidents in the Golden State.

Between 2009 and 2015, there was an all-time high number of deaths resulting from accidents involving semi-trucks. A tractor-trailer was involved in 11% of traffic fatalities in 2015.

When following a heavy truck going less than 40 miles per hour, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recommends drivers give themselves 4 seconds of space. An extra second is needed for speeds over 40 miles per hour.

Fresno County Big Rig Accident Lawyers

When another driver’s carelessness causes your injuries in a truck accident, you have the right to seek compensation. There will be many obstacles that you will need to overcome.

You need to find a lawyer who has experience calculating the full scope of their clients’ losses after truck accidents.

Our firm’s lawyers specialize in cases involving large trucks and buses. They will see to it that the careless driver is held accountable for their actions and that you are compensated for your medical bills.

Our Fresno County big rig accident lawyers at Arash Law have experience dealing with insurance companies and are aware of the tactics they use to reduce claims. Our extensive connections to credible experts also allow us to investigate cases thoroughly.

Has a commercial vehicle caused injury to you or a member of your family? Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with a lawyer about your big rig accident case in California. Recovering the compensation you deserve is our top priority.