[12-30-2020] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Big Rig Crash in Perris

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly collision involving a big rig in Perris on Wednesday morning, December 30.

According to the California Highway Patrol’s initial reports, the accident happened on Harvill Avenue near Cajalco Expressway at around 7:31 a.m.

A big rig was attempting to make a right turn at the intersection when a black Chrysler sedan suddenly rear-ended the big rig.

One unidentified person was killed due to the severity of the impact. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed.

Information about the deadly collision is limited at the moment.

Fatal Big Rig Collision Investigation is Underway

Local authorities are currently attempting to determine the factors that caused the deadly accident to occur through the official investigation.

Big rig collisions are often deadlier than other roadway accidents. It’s mainly because of the considerable size difference big rigs have compared to regular vehicles. A fully loaded big rig needs as much as 20 to 40 percent more stopping distance. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), big rig trucks have increased by 30 percent since 2009. There were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving a big rig in 2017 alone.

Common reasons why big rig accidents occur are loss of control of the truck, a tire blowout, a disabling or non-disabling vehicle failure, excessive speed, lane drifting, improper truck maneuvering, and driver fatigue. When encountering cases like this, it’s vital to have a big rig truck accident attorney conduct an independent investigation for the victims. Attorneys will consider all possible contributing factors such as road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting when examining the case.

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT

Riverside County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Big Rig Accidents

Suddenly losing a loved one due to a fatal tractor-trailer accident can be quite devastating and stressful.

Pending the official investigation results, the victim’s family is entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim with their attorney’s assistance. Through the wrongful death claim, the victim’s family can seek compensation for the damages (such as loss of companionship and income, pain and suffering, and emotional distress) that the accident has caused them.

A wrongful death attorney can serve as a helpful legal guide for the grieving family during this difficult time while ensuring that the guilty party will be held accountable for their alleged crime.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a big rig accident, you need the professional legal counsel of an experienced tractor-trailer accident lawyer. The dedicated legal team at Arash Law in California has the experience, knowledge, and commitment to guide your claim toward its most beneficial outcome skillfully. We’re standing by to help – 24 hours a day and seven days a week – so please give us a call at (888) 488-1391 today. Our offices are located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, Woodland Hills, Orange County. They are more than happy to travel to your home, office, or place of recovery.