California Highway Patrol Investigating Deadly Semi-Truck Accident By Oakland Coliseum
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA (August 27, 2025) – A woman has tragically died in an Oakland semi-truck accident on the Interstate 880 freeway near Hegenberger Road.
California Highway Patrol officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:45 AM on Saturday morning. A woman was driving a Honda Fit when she was involved in a collision with a Freightliner Cascadia big rig truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help her. The 24-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
Sadly, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities said that they do not believe the truck driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Liability for Oakland Semi-Truck Accidents
Truck drivers must acquire a commercial license and operate with an abundance of caution to avoid collisions. They must maintain an adequate follow distance with any vehicles ahead of them. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21703, “The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the roadway.” There are many different factors that could possibly contribute to a truck accident.
- Speed: A truck driver may have been traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions.
- Lane Change: A truck driver may have failed to check their blind spots before changing lanes.
- Fatigue: A truck driver may have failed to take proper rest breaks, which led to them becoming dangerously fatigued.
Even if a vehicle is stopped in the middle of the freeway, truck drivers should be scanning the road ahead of them and brake to avoid collisions. When a truck driver fails to exercise due care to avoid a collision, their employer could be held at fault. Employers can be held vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their drivers who were operating within the course and scope of their job duties.
Preventing California Truck Accidents
Truck accidents remain a leading cause of serious injury and death among all motor vehicle collisions. According to the IIHS, “A total of 4,354 people died in large truck crashes in 2023. Sixteen percent of these deaths were truck occupants, 65% were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles, and 17% were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists.” There are many steps that truck companies should take to prevent these collisions.
- Training: All truck drivers should receive adequate training for all of the unique ways that their particular vehicle operates.
- Technology: Truck companies should consider installing certain safety features such as forward collision avoidance systems.
- Regulatory Compliance: Truck companies should ensure that all of their drivers strictly adhere to regulatory standards for breaks and work limits.
It can be difficult to know where to begin after any truck accident. Victims are often left with serious injuries, and the truck companies that cause these collisions will virtually never accept responsibility. This is why it is so important for accident victims and their families to seek legal guidance. The family of any person killed in a truck accident may be able to get some measure of transparency and accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating Oakland Truck Accidents
We at Samer Habbas & Associates PC extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this Oakland semi-truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the California Highway Patrol. There are many questions that remain unanswered. What was the speed of the truck driver prior to the collision? What was the safety record of the company that owned a truck?
Do you need more information about an Oakland big rig truck accident? Our team of truck accident investigators is here to assist you. We are committed to helping accident victims understand their legal rights and holding negligent drivers fully accountable for their misconduct. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 949-727-9300.
