Stanislaus County, CA – Fatal Truck Accident Takes One Life on SR-132 near Texas Rd
Stanislaus County, CA (May 30, 2021) – Shortly before 6:30 a.m. on the morning of May 27, 2021, a fatal traffic accident between two semi-trucks and a sedan took one life in Stanislaus County. The California Highway Patrol along with paramedics and fire crews responded to the scene of the wreck.
According to reports, the incident happened on State Route 132 near Texas Road during rush hour. The circumstances of the wreck have not been reported at this time.
However, the sedan involved was identified as an Acura TLX with major damage. One big rig had a damaged rear axle and the other sustained major front-end damage.
It was reported by officials that two people were ejected from their vehicle during the crash. One of them resulted in a fatality and the other resulted in injuries. A 4-year-old was also injured in the crash, though the extent of those injuries has not been made public.
Route 132 was closed for several hours after the incident occurred while crews worked to secure the scene. Further details concerning the accident were not made immediately available.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time. Our thoughts are with everyone involved in hopes of a full recovery.
California Truck Accidents
Large trucks like semis require more distance to stop than smaller vehicles and have a higher number of blind spots. These drawbacks, when paired with driver fatigue, may lead to extremely unsafe driving conditions which can result in auto accidents. However, truck drivers are not the only ones to blame. Many of these wrecks are the result of negligence on behalf of those driving passenger vehicles.
Some common causes for truck accidents in California are included below:
- Negligent driving
- Distracted driving
- Intoxicated driving
- Improper lane maneuvering or turning
- Not giving enough turning or stopping space
- Fatigue
- Other violations of commercial motor vehicle laws
After you have been injured in a California truck accident, the first thing to do is seek medical attention. It is also important to, if you are physically able to do so, preserve and collect as much evidence from the crash scene as possible. This can include videos, pictures, as well as other pertinent information.
It is also smart to exchange insurance information as well as contact information with the involved truck driver or any other drivers who may have been involved in the accident. Call your own insurance company, however, do not provide them with an official statement until speaking with your own attorney first. In the event that you have sustained injuries in the accident, be sure to attend all necessary medical appointments and follow all of your doctor’s orders, especially if you wish to file a personal injury claim. This is important in order to receive full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and incurred losses that may have resulted from the accident.
You may be facing a number of difficult challenges following your involvement and injury in an accident. You may be going through immense pain and suffering due to your injuries all while being faced with piling medical bills and forced time off of work. Allow the truck accident attorneys at Torm and Associates to help you through this difficult time. Depending on the circumstances of the collision you were involved in, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation for the injuries and damages that you endured.
If you or someone you love has sustained injuries in a truck accident in California, contact the California personal injury attorneys at Torem & Associates. We have been dealing with accident cases like this for many years and will work diligently on your behalf in order to get you the financial compensation and justice that you deserve. Call our law firm today at (888) 500-5000 to see how we can help you. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team at www.Torem.com to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident to determine what options are available for you.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts. These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Stockton. For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers. If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: Our firm, Torem & Associates, has worked hard to become valued members of the local business community. We write these posts as a way to bring awareness to the dangers of driving or being a passenger in any type of automobile accident. We hope that through awareness, people will use additional caution when out on the roadways in Stockton and throughout California to prevent being seriously injured in a crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is meant to be informational and is not intended to be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photos used in the post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
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