Authorities responded to a commercial accident Sunday involving two vehicles. The first vehicle was a semi-trailer that was on the shoulder of the road due to mechanical issues with the truck. The second vehicle was an SUV being driven by a 51-year-old woman who, for unknown reasons, also entered the shoulder.
The SUV was entering the shoulder of the road when she struck the back of the semi-trailer resulting in the 51-year-old woman losing her life. The semi driver would be uninjured in the accident.
The accident resulted in the woman suffering major injuries and she would later pass away in the hospital.
Investigators are still looking into the reason for the SUV having to enter the shoulder and will release more information when it’s available. The use of drugs and alcohol are still unknown at this time.
Necessary Information Needed After an Accident Leaves You Injured
It is incredibly important for drivers and passengers to understand their legal rights when it comes to being a victim of an accident.
If you receive medical treatment, be sure to keep documents of bills and other expenses caused by the accident and keep track of your treatment process and document it if possible.
You will also need good pictures of all vehicles in the accident in order to have evidence of the wreck itself and how serious it was.
These steps will help you and the attorney fight for your case.
How to Receive Legal Help if You Have Been in a California Car Accident
Commercial truck accidents don’t happen often, and, unfortunately, they almost always result in injury or death. In order to hold them accountable be sure you understand your legal rights and how you can punish these commercial companies causing these families to lose their members.
In order to recover with less stress after an accident, it is important to understand your legal rights and entitlements. Contact the Accident Injury Legal Center to find an attorney that is qualified for your case. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, you can contact the Accident Injury Legal Center to find out your legal rights.
Call the Accident Injury Legal Center at 866-399-2373.
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Gerike, L. (2022, May 22). Latest Turlock california news – modesto bee. Livingston woman dies after crashing into back of semi trailer on Highway 99 in Turlock. Retrieved May 24, 2022, from https://www.modbee.com/news/local/turlock/