One Killed in I-5 Collision

• July 15, 2022
• Barnes Admin

One Killed in I-5 Collision

Woodland, CA – A collision between a big rig and a pickup truck occurred on I-5, just south of County Road 69 on Friday, July 15, 2022. The crash occurred around 6:50 a.m. 

According to California Highway Patrol, two men in the pickup truck were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation.  

Truck Accidents 

Unfortunately, over 5,000 people because of truck accidents last 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 roadway signage is up to code 
• Vehicle accident history  
• Dispatcher notes regarding the trip  
• Determination 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 roadway 
• Video evidence of the crash  
• All eyewitness accounts of the crash 

Truck Accident Attorneys 

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in truck 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.