One Person Died In South Los Angeles Car Accident Between Van and Tanker Truck on the 101 Freeway Near West Gage Avenue
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (December 28, 2022) – One person has tragically died in a South Los Angeles tanker truck accident on the 101 Freeway not far from West Gage Avenue.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:10 p.m. on Saturday. A tanker truck and a van collided in the roadway under unclear circumstances.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. Unfortunately, one person died due to their injuries.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For South Los Angeles Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs and pose a number of unique hazards to smaller vehicles. For example, large trucks have large blind spots and if a truck driver is not paying attention, they can cross into the path of smaller vehicles. There are a number of steps that truck drivers should take to prevent accidents.
- Truck drivers should check their blind spots before changing lanes.
- Truck drivers should be well rested before heading out on the road.
- Truck drivers should abstain from substances that could impair their judgement.
All truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions. Many truck accidents are due to speeding. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22350, “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.” There are many steps that should be taken after any truck accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- The truck driver’s logbook should be reviewed.
- Maintenance records of the truck should be examined.
The family of any person that died in a South Los Angeles truck accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. In order to win any civil claim, plaintiffs will have to demonstrate negligence. When a truck driver fails to take reasonable measures to prevent collisions, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person that died in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed due to the negligence of a truck driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
