Williams, CA – Major Accident on Hwy 20
Williams, CA (January 06, 2019) – A major injury accident took place on Sunday, December 5th along Highway 20.
The collision occurred at around 5:50 p.m. when a fully loaded flatbed trailer flipped over after it collided with a van near the intersection for State Route 16.
The flatbed, which was transporting wood, ended up in a ditch roughly 40 feet off the with its bed completely crushed. Following the collision, plumes of smoke were seen coming from the van and wreckage was reported scattered all over the highway. The accident caused the blockage of both the westbound and eastbound lanes of Highway 20.
Paramedics were dispatched to the crash site to provide life-saving medical attention to the victims, one of whom was seriously injured.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Commercial Trucking Accidents in Williams
Tractor-trailer accidents are a devastating aggregate of the vehicle’s excessive size and speed as opposed to a much smaller car, motorcycle, or even bus. A tractor-trailer carrying a full load might weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. That is approximately 20 times as much as a typical passenger vehicle, which generally weighs in at about 4,000 pounds.
Anytime a tractor-trailer, tanker, or other large, commercial truck is responsible for your serious or fatal accident, we strongly urge you to seek solid legal representation so that your rights can be protected. The seasoned and reputable California trucking accident attorneys at Los Angeles Injury Group are able to help you obtain the financial compensation that you deserve for your injuries.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a truck-involved accident then you may have a right to financial compensation to cover any damages such as hospital bills, lost wages due to time away from work, pain and suffering, or even wrongful death. Here at the Los Angeles Injury Group, we will stand by your side throughout your case and make sure your rights are protected. For a free consultation regarding your case, call us today at 310-954-7248 and find out what we can do for you.
