Phelan, CA – Several Vehicles Involved in Deadly Accident
Phelan, CA (November 8, 2018) – On the morning of November 8, several vehicles became involved in a deadly accident on Interstate 15 near Electrical Maintenance Road.
Authorities came to the scene of the accident around 11:18 a.m. when they discovered that a big rig overturned at the off-ramp while three additional vehicles were involved. One vehicle rolled over onto its side and another was pushed into another lane and faced in the opposite direction.
Multiple parties were trapped in their vehicles and had to be extricated following the accident. One person lost their life and many more were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. At this time, it is believed that the driver of the semi-truck lost control when their brakes let out. The identities of the other parties have not been released at this time.
Police continue to investigate the accident.
We wish to firstly extend our sincere condolences to the parties involved in this accident and are hopeful that the loved ones of the man or woman who lost their life in this accident will be able to move forward with the help they deserve in their times of need.
Fatal Accident in California
In 2016, over 4,400 large trucks were involved in fatal accidents. This was a 2% increase from 2015, with these accidents continuing to wreak havoc on your roadways. If you have been involved in one of these accidents or lost a loved one, you might wonder where you can turn at this time.
Losing a loved one might be one of the most difficult things you will ever have to endure, especially at the hands of a truck driver. Many federal regulations dictate what truck drivers and companies can and can’t do on our roadways. You might be entitled to compensation if you have lost a loved one in a serious accident, so call an experienced attorney that can stand by your side at this time at the Los Angeles Injury Group. We are waiting to hear from you at 310-954-7248.
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