Adrian Flores, of Sacramento, Injured In Dixon Truck Accident on Westbound Interstate 80 by Pedrick Road
DIXON, CALIFORNIA (May 11, 2022) – A 28-year-old man identified as Adrian Flores was injured in a car accident on Interstate 80 near Pedrick Road.
Solano County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday. Adrian Flores was the passenger in a Ford F-650 super truck that rear-ended a Ford F-450 truck.
The Ford F-650 truck kept going after the initial collision and hit a 2020 Volvo semi-truck. Four people inside of the Ford F-450 truck were injured and treated at the scene by paramedics.
Adrian Flores was taken to the Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the Ford F-650 pickup truck died due to their injuries.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Dixon Truck Accidents
Nearly 35,000 people are killed every year in car accidents. Hundreds of thousands more are left with serious injuries. According to the Insurance Information Institute, there is about one traffic fatality for every 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Nearly 1/3 of all fatal collisions involve a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There are many other factors that could influence the likelihood of a collision including:
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
- Speeding
- Tire problems
- Poor vehicle maintenance
All drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. This includes maintaining a safe speed and follow distance with other vehicles. According to California Vehicle Code 21703, “The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the roadway.” There is simply no reason that a driver should ever rear-end another vehicle. These types of collisions nearly always occur when drivers are distracted, speeding or following the lead vehicle too closely.
If the driver responsible for an accident was working at the time of the collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Pickup trucks are often used for commercial purposes such as transportation. However, if the victim of a crash was a co-worker of the at fault driver, they will typically not have recourse through a civil claim. Workers are barred by statute from bringing civil claims against their employers. They may, however, be able to seek damages through worker’s compensation. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Lacerations
- Head injuries
- PTSD
- Organ damage
- Death
Any person that is injured in a car accident may be able to seek damages through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Many victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after an accident. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Dixon Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to Adrian Flores as he continues to recover. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into how this collision took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Dixon truck accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
