Motorcyclist Collides with Semi-Truck in Long Beach

• March 15, 2022
• Barnes Admin

Motorcyclist Collides with Semi-Truck in Long Beach

Long Beach, CA – 22-year-old Eduardo Perez was killed after his motorcycle collided with a semi-truck on northbound 710 Freeway in Long Beach near Wardlow Road. According to California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 9:31am on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Perez was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances around the collision.

Semi-Truck Accidents

Unfortunately, truck accidents account for over 500,000 motor vehicle accidents each year. It is critical for the family of anyone involved in a serious crash to perform an independent legal investigation and preserve evidence. This includes reviewing:

• Driving records
• Video from the truck
• Driver overtime records
• Blind spots on the truck
• Phone and texting records of the driver
• Route the truck was traveling
• Recent maintenance history
• Driver accident history
• Determination if highway signage is up to code
• Vehicle accident history
• Dispatcher notes regarding the trip
• Determine if pavement markings are clear and up to code
• Copy of company’s driver attentiveness system report
• Police accident report
• Any testing of driver for alcohol and drugs
• Any history of driver with alcohol and drugs
• Inspection of freeway road conditions
• Accident history on freeway
• Video evidence of the crash
• All Eyewitness accounts of the crash

It is important to evaluate all vehicles and debris involved in any truck accident to help determine causation and speed.

Semi-Truck Accident Attorneys

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in commercial trucking accidents and have found that some common causes include:

• Inexperienced drivers
• Distracted driving
• Fatigue
• Speeding or reckless driving
• Congested roads
• Inadequate vehicle maintenance
• Improperly secured loads and equipment

Our trusted and experienced truck accident attorneys have helped thousands of people injured in truck accidents get the best result possible. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way. Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.

Location of Crash – Northbound 710 Freeway Near Wardlow Road