Gilroy, CA (July 28, 2021) – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol have released further details after a crash occurred over the weekend near Gilroy.
According to officers, an infant was killed and three adults sustained serious injuries when a semi-truck crashed into a car stopped for traffic on Highway 156 on Saturday afternoon. The incident was reported around 1:30 p.m. and happened west of Pacheco Creek Drive, the CHP said in a statement.
The CHP added that their initial investigation revealed that a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia driven by a 27-year-old Manteca man was traveling westbound when traffic ahead of it slowed. The truck didn't stop for traffic in time, slamming into the back of a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The force of the collision pushed the Corolla into another vehicle, a 2021 Volvo VNL 760.
An 11-month-old boy traveling in the Toyota suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead before he could be transported to an area medical center, the CHP said. Three adults in the same car were taken to hospitals via ambulance with minor to moderate injuries.
The drivers of the Freightliner and the Volvo were treated at the scene.
The CHP said it did not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash, though they say the incident remains under investigation. Officers are asking that anyone who witnessed the crash contact the Hollister-Gilroy CHP area office.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased child. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.
California authorities say that nearly 40,000 vehicle accidents resulted in fatalities, major injuries, or minor injuries on Bay Area roadways over the last decade. Furthermore, California averages more than 100 fatal truck crashes per year. Throughout the Golden State, more than 3,000 truck accidents result in injuries yearly, with many vulnerable victims left to pick up the pieces after a commercial truck collision. Occasionally, victims succumb to their injuries from these wrecks, leaving grieving families in a tough position, both emotionally and financially.
Serious truck accidents causing injuries or even fatalities are all too common in California, from busy city centers in the Bay Area to the greater Los Angeles area and beyond. When victims are injured in a truck accident, they may have to deal with large commercial entities and a trucking company's insurance adjusters, in addition to long-term physical pain and expensive hospital bills. Grieving families who have lost their loved ones as a result of a truck accident are left to cope with emotional trauma and financial difficulties as a result of another driver's negligence.
Thankfully, the victims and their families affected by Bay Area big-rig accidents can seek help from a California truck accident attorney who's well-versed in state law and can help those affected secure justice. A skilled, experienced attorney in California can help those who have sustained injuries get the fair compensation they deserve after suffering in an 18-wheeler accident that occurred through no fault of their own.
Gene Halavanau at Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco strives to help victims, as well as their families, in their time of need. At Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco, our legal team is here to ensure that you are able to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your injuries and losses. We believe that victims and their families should never be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars out of their own pockets on medical treatment, particularly if their injuries result from an accident caused by the careless, reckless, negligent, or intentional actions of a truck driver or their company.
At Halavanau Law Office, we will gladly review the facts of your case and personalize our advice to match your needs. We've spent years fighting for victims and their families in the aftermath of a serious truck accident. If you've been involved in a big-rig crash caused by the negligent actions of another driver, contact our injury attorneys in the Bay Area today at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com to schedule your free, no-hassle consultation.
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Disclaimers: The purpose of this accident news post is to bring awareness to drivers in and around the Bay area about what they should do if they are involved in an injury accident. We hope that readers will use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being involved in a serious accident. This news post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be considered medical or legal advice. Make sure to talk to a qualified personal injury lawyer if you have been injured in an accident through no fault of your own. The picture used in this post is not from this accident scene.
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