Santa Fe, CA (June 22, 2022) – One person was killed in a truck accident that took place on a highway in Santa Fe on Wednesday morning, June 22.
According to California Highway Patrol officials, the accident happened around 2 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-5 Freeway around the area of Carmenita Road. Police confirmed that three vehicles were traveling in the area when they collided with one another due to reasons that are not yet known. One of the vehicles overturned as a result. One of the vehicles was identified as a semi-truck, which sustained damages in the collision.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One person was ejected from the rolled vehicle, according to authorities. The victim was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Police later identified the party as 30-year-old Christopher Prudente. It is not known if any other parties were injured as a result of the accident.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time following the crash. Police worked to clear the scene so traffic could return to normal.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the victim.
Fatal Truck Accidents in California
California truck accidents have been increasing on our roads in recent years. Hundreds of lives are lost every single year as a result of these accidents. In fact, on average, approximately 200-300 people are killed in fatal truck accidents in California and many others are seriously injured. These accidents can typically be prevented, as truck drivers are supposed to be some of the safest drivers on our roads. On top of this, trucking companies are supposed to do everything they can to hire the safest drivers and abide by regulations in the workplace. If you have lost someone you love in a truck accident, you should have legal help on your side.
Losing someone close to you in a truck accident can be an incredibly difficult thing for you and your family to face. Speaking with a Santa Fe tractor-trailer accident attorney is one of the best ways that you can move forward during these difficult times. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you should not have to worry about how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. It is crucial that you seek the assistance of a Santa Fe fatal truck accident attorney as soon as possible in your time of need.
Our attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC are here to help you after you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident. Our attorneys will assist you every step of the way during these difficult times. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects, including the following:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income and future loss of earnings
- Pain and suffering
Please do not hesitate to contact a fatal truck accident attorney in Santa Fe at (949) 727-9300 for more information on how we can assist 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.
