GoFundMe Created to Support Family of Girl Killed in Union City Collision
UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA (September 23, 2026) – A 14-year-old girl tragically died in a Union City box truck accident near Alvarado-Niles Road and Decoto Road.
Union City officials are saying that the collision occurred on September 11. A 14-year-old girl was riding in the front passenger seat of a silver Mazda sedan when it was involved in a collision with a box truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the crash to help all of the victims. Sadly, the young girl was beyond medical aid and later pronounced deceased.
You can help support the family of the victim through GoFundMe.
Liability for Union City Truck Accidents
Drivers in California have a legal obligation to obey traffic regulations and use caution to avoid hitting other vehicles. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code § 22350, “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.” Courts will take into consideration numerous factors when evaluating liability for any collision involving a truck.
- They will consider the speed and lane positioning of all vehicles involved.
- They will consider whether or not there is a history of traffic collisions in the area of the crash.
- They will consider any data that can be recovered from a truck’s electronic data recorder.
- They will review the truck’s ownership and the licensed status of the driver involved.
When a truck driver fails to abide by traffic regulations and is involved in a crash with another vehicle, this could serve as evidence of negligence. Liability for a truck collision could extend to several different parties. For example, the company that owned the truck could be held vicariously liable. Under California law, employers are responsible for the negligent actions of their workers who were operating within the course and scope of their job duties.
What to Do After a Union City Truck Accident
Large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and be particularly dangerous even at lower speeds. They also have very large blind spots that can obscure the presence of other vehicles and pedestrians. According to one report by the IIHS, 5,340 people died in US crashes involving commercial trucks in 2024 alone. Roughly 62% of the fatalities involved the occupants of cars and smaller vehicles. Many different steps should be taken after any accident involving a commercial truck.
- The police report created after the collision should be reviewed for any potential mistakes.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed as early as possible, while their memories are still fresh.
- It should be determined if the truck driver involved was working at the time of the crash.
- The family of any person who died in a truck accident should seek an independent review by a team experienced in accident reconstruction and negligence claims.
Truck accidents tend to be highly complex events. The factors that contribute to any specific truck accident may take place several hours or weeks beforehand. One of the major issues in these types of crashes is driver fatigue. Part of the problem is that truck drivers are often pushed to work long hours at all times of the night and day. It is important that the victims of these collisions understand that they do have legal rights. These rights extend to the surviving family members of any person who died. Those family members are able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating Union City Truck Accidents
We at Samer Habbas & Associates PC extend our deepest condolences to the family of the girl killed in this Union City truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the California Highway Patrol. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong for the sake of the victim’s family. There are still several important questions that need to be addressed.
Do you need more information about a Union City truck accident? Our team of accident investigators is here for you. We are committed to helping victims get the information and support that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here to serve your needs. You’re always welcome to contact us anytime at 949-727-9300.
