Multi-Vehicle Collision Involving Semi-Truck In Byron Leaves One Person Dead On Highway 4 By Hoffman Lane
BYRON, CALIFORNIA (September 28, 2022) – One person has died in a Byron multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck on Highway 4 not far from Hoffman Lane.
Contra Costa County are saying that the accident took place around 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday. Multiple vehicles including a semi-truck collided in the roadway.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. Sadly, one person died as a result of their injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Byron Semi-Truck Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in semi-truck accidents. According to the FMCSA, “Fatigue, drinking alcohol, and speeding are major factors in motor vehicle crashes overall. Although their presence does not always result in a crash, these three factors, as well as other driver, vehicle, and environmental factors, can increase the risk that a crash will occur.” There are many steps that truck drivers should take in order to avoid collisions.
- Truck drivers should be well rested before the start of their shift.
- Truck drivers should do their best to plan their route out ahead of time.
- Truck drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
All truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. Trucks have large blind spots and many collisions are due to truck drivers that make dangerous lane changes. If a truck driver pulls into the path of another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of truck accident often suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
- PTSD
Truck drivers that are involved in fatal collisions could be held accountable through a civil claim. The family of any person killed in a truck accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help with many of the expenses that often come with the sudden loss of a loved one. Sadly, truck companies will often fight hard to deny liability for any collision. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case free of cost and get to the bottom of what caused an accident.
Investigating A Contra Costa County Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this Byron truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some transparency about what happened.
Do you need more information about a Byron 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. You are always welcome to contact us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
