Napa, CA – Individual Swerves into Traffic in Truck Accident
Napa, CA (November 8, 2018) – In Napa, one individual swerved into traffic in a truck accident. The accident took place this afternoon, November 8 on Highway 12. The accident happened around 1:02 p.m.
At the time, the driver of a work truck hauling a trailer ran into the other side of traffic, which caused him to collide with a sedan. Both of the vehicles went flying down an embankment and came to a rest.
One person passed away at the scene of the accident and the other motorist has been seriously injured, but they have not yet been identified.
The roadway was closed down for quite some time following the accident. Police continue to investigate the circumstances.
At this time, we would like to take a moment to extend our condolences to the party who lost their life in this serious accident and also hope that the injured party is able to recover at this difficult time. We were saddened to hear about this accident, as incidents involving fatalities can bring emotional and financial harm.
Truck Accident in California
In 2011 alone, there were 282 truck-related fatalities. The number of deaths has dropped slightly over the years, but these accidents still continue to take place on our roads. They also cause a wide variety of injuries to those involved, which can lead to many hospitalizations every year.
At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we have made it our responsibility to handle your claim from the very beginning if you are somebody who lost a loved one in a serious accident. We understand just how life-changing these accidents can be and want to help you compensate for a variety of damages such as medical bills, funeral costs, emotional suffering, and more. Call us for more information at 310-954-7248 to find out what we can do for you.
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