[08-23-2021] Fresno County, CA – Woman Killed in a Fatal Rear-End Crash Involving a Semi-Truck near Jensen Avenue

A 28-year-old woman was killed after a fatal rear-end crash involving a semi-truck near Jensen Avenue on Monday morning, August 23.

The fatal crash took place on the southbound lanes of Highway 99, south of Jensen Avenue, at approximately 2:00 a.m. A 2018 Honda Civic was heading southbound on Highway 99 when the driver failed to slow down and rear-ended a semi-truck.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Honda Civic got wedged underneath the truck. Emergency personnel had to use special equipment to pull the car out from the bottom of the semi. The Honda Civic driver was fatally injured in the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been disclosed.

Authorities suspect that the truck driver may have been traveling over the speed limit at the time of the crash. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident. The case is under further investigation. Authorities will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the accident.

Fatal Semi-Truck Rear-End Crash Statistics

When one car crashes with the vehicle directly in front of it, it is called a rear-end collision. A rear-end collision is frequently (but not always) the fault of the rear-seat driver because the leading driver is unable to avoid the collision. In the United States, rear-end collisions account for over 29% of all automobile accidents resulting in serious injury. In addition to the grim figures above, rear-end collisions cause around 950,000 injuries and 2,000 deaths each year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Semi-trucks play an important role in the economy. Every year, America’s trucking industry transports billions of dollars in goods. Unfortunately, millions of big rigs on the roads endanger other motorists. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), big rig trucks’ fatality rate has increased by 30 percent since 2009. There were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving a big rig in 2017 alone.

Fresno County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Semi-Truck Rear-End Crashes

Traffic accidents are often complicated to deal with. Proving liability and getting fair compensation from the insurance companies isn’t as easy as it sounds. If you have lost a loved one from a fatal semi-truck accident, it’s best to consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney immediately.

Attorneys can serve as a helpful legal guide for the victim’s family. They can also negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of their clients. Arash Law is a highly-acclaimed accident law firm in California, and we have been helping victims of truck accidents like you for several decades.

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