One Person Critically Injured In Victorville Semi-Truck Accident By The Intersection of Air Expressway and Nevada Avenue
VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA (May 21, 2022) – One person was critically injured in a car accident involving a semi-truck by the intersection of Air Expressway and Nevada Avenue.
San Bernardino County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:06 a.m. on May 6. A semi-truck was involved in a collision with a sedan under unclear conditions.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Rescue workers used the Jaws of Life in order to free one person trapped in their vehicle.
They were airlifted to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Police officers closed a section of Air Expressway as they conducted an investigation.
Liability In Victorville Semi-Truck Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. Semi-trucks in particular are involved in approximately 4,000 fatal collisions annually. According to the FMCSA, there are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a truck accident including vehicle design and manufacture, highway conditions, weather conditions and traffic signaling. There are many reasons that semi-trucks can be particularly dangerous to smaller vehicles.
- Semi-trucks have a high ground clearance thereby making underride collisions more likely.
- Semi-trucks have a wide turning radius.
- Semi-trucks have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
Semi-truck drivers need to get a commercial license and go through extensive training. However, they are also put under a lot of pressure to complete their routes as quickly as possible. Nearly 1 in 10 truck drivers involved in a fatal crash report being under pressure from work as a contributing factor in the crash. This often leads to truck drivers making dangerous turns within intersections. If, for example, the driver of a semi-truck makes a left turn in front of another vehicle, they could be held liable in the event of a collision. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any truck accident.
- The truck’s event data recorder (EDR) should be examined.
- Surveillance footage of the accident site should be sought.
- The truck driver logbook should be reviewed.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
The FMCSA requires commercial trucks to carry between $750,000 – $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Trucks that carry hazardous materials will typically need higher insurance rates. Any person that is injured due to the negligence of a truck driver may have recourse through a bodily injury claim. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Victorville Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the driver injured in this crash on Air Expressway. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened for the sake of the victim. City officials should also consider measures to help make this intersection safer. Far too often, the roads in San Bernardino County do not keep up with its growing population.
Have you or someone that you love been injured in a Victorville truck accident? Our team of victim’s rights 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 any type of support after a crash we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
