[01-24-2025] Kings County, CA – Three Killed, Two Injured In Semi-Truck And Toyota Collision Near Lemoore

Three people were killed, and two others were injured in a crash involving a semi-truck and a Toyota at the intersection of Kansas Avenue and 17th Avenue, south of Lemoore in Kings County, late Friday night, January 24, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 11:30 p.m. when the driver of a Toyota traveling southbound on 17th Avenue failed to yield at the intersection and entered the path of an eastbound semi-truck on Kansas Avenue. The impact sent the Toyota off the road and into a metal pole.

Two passengers in the Toyota were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third person succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The driver of the Toyota and the front-seat passenger sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Authorities confirmed that none of the three rear passengers in the Toyota were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. The semi-truck driver was uninjured.

The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.

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Steps To Take After A Truck Accident In Kings County

Stay on the scene after a truck accident and wait for police and medical help. Get the car off the road. After obtaining evidence for a truck accident claim, notify your insurer and call our award-winning law firm. After a truck collision, you can follow this detailed guide to protect your rights to claim compensation:

• Move cars to the shoulder. After taking images and videos, move your vehicle to the shoulder and switch on your warning lights to inform other drivers if it is safe. If relocating vehicles is unsafe, follow emergency responders’ recommendations.
• Get emergency help and medical attention. Let the emergency professionals evaluate you even if you think you’re fine—some injuries can manifest days later. Medical records of visits, diagnosis, treatment, drugs, and expenses help create a case.
• Request information from other drivers. Share all crash information with other drivers. The parties’ names, contact numbers, license numbers, plate numbers, insurance providers, and policy numbers should be noted.
• If possible, photograph and video the scene. Document your car, other vehicles, and nearby items like skid marks and guardrails with as many photos and videos as possible.
• Photograph your injuries. Taking photos of your or others’ injuries is a crucial approach to document damages.
• Get witness statements. Many people help after an accident. Ask them for as much information as possible to strengthen your case.
• Notify your insurer of the accident. Don’t rush to give official or recorded statements. Confessions or misrepresentations about the accident could hurt your financial recovery.
• Do not apologize. This is a common mistake after a car collision. When talking to a police officer, stick to the truth. Describe the collision as thoroughly as possible.
• Journalize. Doing so will help you recall all your thoughts and feelings during recovery. Tracking your recovery time after an accident is critical for personal injury claims.
• Contact Arash Law. Our lawyers go beyond quick settlements. They find all accountable parties to maximize your recovery. Our team has answered many victims’ concerns. If the authorities won’t release the accident report or an insurer continues phoning you, our California truck accident lawyers can help.

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Truck Accidents Statistics

In 2022, there were 4,764 deaths from accidents involving large trucks, as reported by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Of the deaths, 17% were people in trucks, 66% were in passenger cars, and 16% were pedestrians, bikers, or motorcyclists.

In that year, crashes involving large trucks made up 11% of all deaths from motor vehicle accidents. Out of these, 73% happened in accidents with tractor-trailers, and 28% involved single-unit trucks. Sometimes, a tractor-trailer and a single truck were involved in the same accident.

Almost half (49%) of these deadly events happened on major roads, not including interstates and freeways. About 35% occurred on interstates and freeways, while 16% took place on smaller roads.