Los Angeles, CA (September 25, 2022) – On Friday morning, September 23, a crash was reported with a tractor-trailer on the 60 Freeway that resulted in at least one injury.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident happened around 3:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the 60 Freeway near the Diamond Bar exit. CHP detailed that the crash occurred when a tractor-trailer crashed into the right shoulder and then crashed into a vehicle also in the westbound lanes. The impact of the crash caused the truck to lose control and traveled off the highway uphill on the side of the westbound 60 Freeway.
Emergency personnel was called to the scene. They arrived shortly thereafter and worked quickly to help the injured and provide medical care. At least one person sustained injuries in the accident, but there is no detail at this time as to the number of people injured or the extent of their injuries. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured in the accident.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under further investigation by local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Truck Accidents in California
The trucking industry is a fundamental part of life and business in California. As such, a large portion of the traffic on California’s highways are commercial trucks. California’s roads are very congested due to California’s large population, and truck traffic increases this congestion. Trucks are very large and can be harder to control, which causes them to frequently be involved in accidents. Due to their large size and weight, trucks can cause much damage when in accidents. When vehicles are involved in accidents with trucks, the risk of serious injury for the occupants of the vehicle increases exponentially.
Truck drivers are required to have a commercial truck license that requires them to complete a specific training regimen to receive. Federal law regulates the trucking industry and has specific regulations regarding truck operation. However, despite the training and high standards, accidents frequently happen for many different reasons. Some common causes are speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, driving while fatigued due to long hours on the road, and impaired driving. Serious truck accidents can also be caused by poor handling during extreme weather, shifting cargo, difficulty breaking and stopping the truck in sudden situations, and hazards on the roadway.
Being in a truck accident can be a traumatic event in your life. You shouldn’t have to handle the stress, confusion, and worry by yourself. If you or a loved one were in a trucking accident caused by someone else’s negligence, speak to a knowledgeable truck accident lawyer, who will walk you through the next steps and help you get what you may be entitled to as compensation for your injuries. Insurance companies have quick deadlines following an accident. An attorney can help you with filing the appropriate paperwork to get the process started. The negligent party may be required to help pay for your medical bills, lost wages, vehicle repair or replacement, and other damages you’ve suffered.
Contact a Los Angeles tractor-trailer accident 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.
