Delano, CA (November 17, 2022) – On Thursday morning, November 17, one person was killed and one injured following a crash that involved a pickup truck and a box truck in Delano.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident occurred, around 5 a.m., at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Driver Road. The accident happened when a pickup truck that was traveling eastbound on 9th Avenue entered the intersection at Driver Road and collided with a semi-truck that was traveling southbound on Driver Road that entered the intersection at the same time. As a result of the impact, the pickup truck was severely mangled.
Emergency personnel was immediately called to the scene. Paramedics worked quickly to help people from their vehicles and assess their injuries. Sadly, one person suffered catastrophic injuries and died at the accident scene as a result of the injuries they sustained. The person’s identity has not been released at this time pending notification of their next of kin. Another person suffered very serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for emergency medical attention. It is not clear at this time if this second person that was injured was an occupant of the pickup truck or the semi-truck driver.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under further investigation by local authorities. The officials shut down the area for some time as the accident was cleared and investigated.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.
Our thoughts are also with the other person injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Truck Accidents in California
Southern California is a very busy major metropolitan area. It has a thriving economy with many businesses and industries operating in the region for which the trucking industry plays a major part. Trucks transport goods to the communities and area businesses. However, they also fill the roadways and make them more congested.
When situations on the roadways occur that require a quick response, trucks are more difficult to control and take longer to slow down or stop. As a result, accidents with trucks happen quite frequently. Tractor-trailers are much larger than the other vehicles on the roads and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, as opposed to the 5,000-6,000 pounds that cars weigh; therefore, when accidents happen with commercial trucks, the risk of serious injury is very high.
Receiving the news that your family member has died in a truck accident is something no one expects to hear. After losing a loved one, the surviving family members are often left with many financial and emotional burdens. Financial burdens often include the decedent’s final medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of future income and support, loss of companionship, and mental distress resulting from your loved one’s passing.
While no monetary value can replace your loved one’s life, many families decide to pursue a wrongful death claim seeking compensation from the at-fault party for these damages. A wrongful death suit will help to lessen the financial pressures you are left with, but it will also help to bring closure to your family’s loss. An experienced and compassionate attorney can help to get this process started for you.
If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal truck accident, speak with an advocate that you can trust. Please contact a Delano wrongful death attorney by calling (949) 536-9467 to see how we can help you.
Note: This accident news post was created with the use of outside sources. These sources include local news reports, state and local police reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious truck accidents that occur in Southern California. For that reason, we have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident. If you find any information that is incorrect, please contact the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at the actual accident. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
