[11-03-2021] Madera County, CA – Two People Killed After a Deadly Big Rig Crash at Avenue 7 and Road 31

Two people were killed after a fatal traffic collision involving a big rig at Avenue 7 and Road 31 on Wednesday afternoon, November 3, 2021.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident happened at Avenue 7 and Road 31 at around 4:00 p.m. A big rig and SUV were driving in opposite directions when, for unclear reasons, the big rig lost control and veered into the shoulder.

The big rig driver then overcorrected by turning left. Unfortunately, the big rig’s rear end swung around and crashed into an SUV. The big rig was carrying a load of pomegranates which spilled all over the roadway after the crash.

Unfortunately, two people inside the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been disclosed.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered as factors in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Big Rig Accident Statistics

The term “big-rig” refers to the tractor-trailers and semis with which we share the road with. These terms are used interchangeably for large cargo vehicles. While the average car weighs around 4,000 pounds, a large rig can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This massive size disparity can result in serious and frequently fatal accidents. A fully loaded big truck requires up to 40% additional stopping distance.

Since 2009, the number of accidents involving large vehicles has climbed by 30 percent. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, there were about 4,102 road fatalities involving a large rig in 2017. Semi-truck accidents are caused by various circumstances, including truck loss of control, tire blowouts, disabling or non-disabling vehicle malfunction, excessive speed, lane drifting, and inappropriate truck maneuver driver tiredness.

Madera County Fatal Big Rig Accident Attorneys

The unexpected loss of a loved one due to a fatal tractor-trailer accident can be traumatic and distressing. Pursuing a wrongful death claim with the support of an expert attorney can assist you in navigating the financial losses caused by an accident.

The victim’s family can seek compensation for the damages (such as loss of companionship and income, pain and suffering, and emotional anguish) caused by the accident through a wrongful death claim.

A wrongful death attorney can act as helpful legal counsel for the bereaved family during this painful time while ensuring that the guilty individual is held accountable for their alleged crime.

Tractor-trailer (semi-truck) accidents are exceedingly intricate, but our skilled tractor-trailer attorneys have the knowledge, experience, and compassion to advocate for your claim actively.

Arash Law has professional semi-truck accident lawyers that have decades of experience in helping victims like you. Our professional semi-truck accident law firm is dedicated to obtaining the compensation you deserve! Our Madera County big rig accident attorneys from Arash Law are here to help you 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Call (888) 488-1391 today.