Ryan Gooding Killed In Chandler Tractor Trailer Truck Accident On Interstate 10 Near Chandler Boulevard —-> GoFundMe Created To Help One Victim’s Family
CHANDLER, ARIZONA (January 15, 2022) – Ryan Gooding was identified as one of five people killed in a Chandler semi-truck accident on I-10 near Chandler Boulevard.
Maricopa County officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday. Two semi-trucks and four vehicles were involved in a collision.
Multiple vehicles burst into flames and debris was scattered across the highway. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims.
Ryan Gooding was listed as one of the fatalities. Four other people were killed as well. Authorities believe that the truck driver involved in the fatal collision may have been distracted.
Speed is also considered a factor at this point. A full investigation into the crash that killed Ryan Gooding remains ongoing.
A GoFundMe was created in order to help his family cover funeral expenses.
Liability For Chandler Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the roadway. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2020, 4,842 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, a 4% decrease from 2019 but still a 33% increase since 2011. The involvement rate per 100 million large-truck miles traveled is down 5% from 2019, but up 18% since 2011.” There are many steps that truck drivers should take to prevent collisions.
- Truck drivers should be well rested before they head out onto the road.
- Truck drivers should use commercial GPS for their routes.
- Truck drivers should avoid using their computer or cellphones while driving.
Fatigue, in particular, is one of the most common causes of truck accidents. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that staying awake for only 18 hours can reduce a person’s ability to drive safely equal to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%. It is common for truck companies to push their drivers to complete routes on an unrealistic time schedule. This is the route cause of many accidents.
All truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 28-701, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed greater than would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends another vehicle in their own lane of travel.
If a truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be vicariously liable. Generally speaking, employers are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees who were working within the course and scope of their job duties. For example, a truck driver may have been delivering packages when they crashed. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any semi-truck accident.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- The truck’s event data recorder EDR should be examined.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
It is extremely important that evidence is properly preserved after any collision. Evidence is what will ultimately be used to determine liability for any crash. The family of any person that is killed due to the negligent actions of another driver may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Unfortunately, it is very common for truck companies to deny liability for any collision involving their driver.
Investigating A Chandler Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the families of Ryan Gooding and the four other victims. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. This was a preventable crash that should have never taken place. It is our sincere hope that there is transparency and accountability following this disaster.
Do you need more information about a Chandler semi-truck accident? 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 any collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
