Tustin, CA – Three Injured in Freeway Car Accident
Tustin, CA (December 06, 2018) – On Wednesday night, at approximately 10:30, an automobile collision on the 5 Freeway near Newport Avenue resulted in injuries to three people.
According to the Orange County Fire Authority, rain-slicked roads caused a vehicle to slide and spin out of control. It then collided with a tractor-trailer on the southbound side of the highway. The car and all four of its occupants ended up wedged underneath the side of the tractor-trailer and burst into flames upon impact. Local firefighters and police quickly arrived on the scene of the accident and administered medical treatment to at least three of the injured individuals. Two of the car’s occupants were medically transported to Orange County Global Medical Center. Reports confirmed that the driver of the tractor-trailer was unharmed and pulled over to the side of the highway after the accident.
No names of further information on those who were injured have been released at this time as the police investigation into this accident is still ongoing.
Truck Accidents in California
We would like to extend our sincerest wishes for a full and speedy recovery to all those who were injured in this highway accident.
Devastating accidents involving tractor-trailers are not an uncommon sight on California roadways. These accidents are extremely dangerous and can cause injuries or fatalities to those involved. When it comes to a collision with a tractor-trailer, motorcycles, cars, and SUVs are simply no match for the truck’s size and weight. According to data that has been collected, when an injury or fatality occurs in an accident where the truck driver was at fault, the main contributing factor is driving at excessive speeds. Speeding caused three times the number of accidents as the next contributing factor which is improper turning. Other common causes of truck driver negligence include:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol
- Texting while driving
- Aggressive driving
- Improperly secured cargo
- Improperly executed lane changes or passing
- Inexperienced drivers
- Failure to yield the right-of-way
- Vehicle not properly maintained
- Failure to obey traffic signals or signs
- Falling asleep at the wheel
The number of commercial vehicles and tractor-trailers on California’s highways is growing at a steady rate, placing other drivers at a greater risk of injury or fatality than ever before.
If you or someone you care for has been injured in an accident in which a truck driver was proven to be the negligent party, then you need to act quickly to secure legal representation and protect your rights. Tractor-trailer lawsuits are complicated and time sensitive. We here at the Los Angeles Injury Group have the necessary experience and excellent track record that you want in an attorney. If you would like a free consultation with one of our reputable attorneys regarding your case, please give us a call at 310-954-7248 today.
