[02-13-2023] San Diego County, CA – One Driver Killed After Two-Semi-Truck Collision in Alpine

One person was killed following a fiery collision between two semi-trucks in the census-designated place of Alpine, San Diego County, on Monday night, February 13, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly two-vehicle collision occurred at about 6:30 p.m. along Interstate 8 on the eastbound lanes near Tavern Road.

Official reports revealed that a semi-truck rammed into the back of a fully-loaded car carrier traveling eastbound on the highway for reasons still under investigation. The truck that rear-ended the car carrier burst into flames, killing the driver on the spot.

The driver of the first truck was reportedly unharmed. No further details on their identities were immediately available as the investigation continued.

Interstate 8’s eastbound lanes were shut down following the fatal crash.

Fatal Truck Accident Statistics

Compared to passenger automobiles, heavy trucks provide greater protection due to their greater structural strength in the event of a collision. As a result, huge vehicles cause the highest fatality rates in traffic accidents. Collisions involving such massive vehicles could have disastrous results.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,965 people died in crashes involving large trucks in the United States in 2020. By comparison to 2019’s total of 5,032, that year saw a decline of 1 percent. 71% of the fatalities caused by large trucks involved people in passenger vehicles.

In 2020, heavy trucks accounted for 8.9% of all vehicles involved in fatal accidents across the country. In California, deaths in heavy truck accidents occurred in the smaller vehicles involved (90). Texas and Florida are the only other states where fatalities from heavy truck accidents totaled more than 50.

What to Do After a Truck Accident

It is crucial that you report a truck accident to the authorities as soon as possible. Don’t make any assumptions; instead, provide the details as it is in response to questions. It’s possible for a victim to feel guilty and apologize for something that wasn’t their fault. The victim’s actions could cause the insurance company to deny the claim.

If you’d want a hard copy of the report, you should get in touch with the relevant authorities. You can also use the form on our website to ask us to submit the request for you. We will start working on your claim as soon as we receive this information. If you want a risk-free assessment of your situation, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Truck Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

Damage claims for personal injury or wrongful death are protected by California law in the event of a traffic collision involving a truck. If you would like to discuss your insurance claim with one of our seasoned attorneys and find out how we can help you secure a favorable settlement, please don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as possible.

Our trusted San Diego County truck accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 million. Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.