One Killed and Five Injured in Big Rig Crash
- April 11, 2023
- Barnes Admin
One Killed and Five Injured in Big Rig Crash
Los Angeles County, CA – A tragic accident occurred on Monday, April 10, 2023, in Antelope Acres, an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. A vehicle and a big rig collided on Highway 138 near 110th Street at approximately 5:44 p.m.
The crash resulted in one fatality and five injuries, with four individuals listed in critical condition and one with minor injuries. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents account for over 500,000 motor vehicle accidents each year. It is critical for anyone involved in a serious accident and their families 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
- Vehicle accident history
- Dispatcher notes regarding the trip
- Copy of company’s driver attentiveness system report
- Police accident report
- Any testing of the driver for alcohol and drugs
- Any history of driver with alcohol and drugs
- Inspection of road conditions
- Accident history on this roadway
- Any video evidence of the crash
- All eyewitness account of the crash
- Determination if pavement markings are clear and up to code
- Determination if roadway signage is up to code
Truck Accident Attorneys
As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in big rig 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
If you or a loved one has been injured in a big rig accident, contact an experienced truck accident attorney at The Barnes Firm for a FREE consultation. 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.