Male Victim Taken to Local Area Hospital With Serious Injuries After Clovis Truck Collision
CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA (March 11, 2025) – A motorcyclist was injured in a Clovis truck accident near the intersection of Ashlan Avenue and Villa Avenue.
Fresno County officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:00 PM on Friday night. A motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a truck under uncertain circumstances.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with major injuries.
Authorities interviewed the driver of the truck who remained at the scene. A full investigation into the Clovis truck accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Fresno County Truck Accidents
Motorcyclists have a naturally small profile and are more likely to be overlooked by other vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, “Motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. In 2022, there were 6,218 motorcyclists killed — 15% of all traffic fatalities. NHTSA data show that this is the highest number of motorcyclists killed since at least 1975.” Commercial trucks can be dangerous to motorcyclists for a number of reasons.
- Trucks have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of a motorcyclist.
- Trucks have a wide turning radius, which can dramatically increase the odds of a side impact collision.
- Trucks have a high center of gravity, which can lead to motorcyclists being pulled underneath the vehicle in the event of a crash.
Truck drivers are required to get a commercial driver’s license. They must operate with an abundance of caution in order to avoid causing accidents. According to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, truck drivers are only permitted to work a certain number of hours every day and throughout the week. They must also take periodic breaks during the day to ensure that they are well rested. If a truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid colliding with a motorcyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.
Several other parties could potentially be held at fault for any truck accident. This may include the carrier that a truck driver worked for. In general, employers are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their employees who are working within the scope of their job duties. However, many truck companies will hire their truck drivers as independent contractors in order to avoid responsibility for collisions. It is important that several steps are taken after any serious truck accident.
- The employment status of the truck driver involved should be understood.
- The truck involved in the collision should be inspected.
- The circumstances leading up to the crash should be investigated.
- An experienced truck accident attorney should be contacted.
Truck accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to occur when one or more safety regulations are not being followed. In particular, 10% of all truck drivers involved in a fatal collision reported feeling under pressure from their carrier. Truck drivers are more likely to make serious mistakes when they are fatigued or pressured. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a truck driver may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a bodily injury claim.
Investigating Fresno County Semi-Truck Accidents
We at Samer Habbas & Associates PC extend our best wishes to the cyclist injured in this Clovis truck accident. It is our sincere hope that he will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what took place should reach out to the Clovis Police Department. Many questions remain unanswered.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Clovis truck accident? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our team of truck accident attorneys is committed to helping victims of car accidents get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help with your particular situation, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime for a risk-free consultation at 949-727-9300.
