Category Archives: Truck Accident
New Details Emerge in Truck Accident that Killed 78-Year-Old Former California School Teacher
New details recently came to light in the terrible multi-vehicle truck accident case that claimed a former California teacher’s life in late August in Sonoma County, California. As many Ventura residents may recall, on August 29, 2024, a fatal crash was caused by a dump truck when it rammed into several cars (reports initially… Read More »
Dump Truck Accident Kills Former Santa Rosa Teacher, One Unidentified Victim, 9 People Hospitalized in Truck Crash
Sad and unfortunate news hit newspaper and website pages in August, highlighting the dangers that dump trucks, semi-trucks, and other large trucks pose to other drivers on the road. According to local news reports, ABC 7 News, on Thursday, August 29, a dump truck crashed into a line of 11 cars, killing one woman… Read More »
Salinas Driver Intentionally Rams Car into Semi-Truck, Survives Accident, Truck Driver Left with Injuries
There is no doubt that most of the time that Ventura drivers and residents hear about semi-truck and 18-wheeler truck-involved accidents, it is usually a lesson in driver safety when it comes to sharing the road with such heavy and unwieldy machines. However, drivers and residents in California recently woke up to a different… Read More »
Truck Driver Dead After Tragic Double Big Rig Truck Accident in San Benito, California
Most Ventura drivers and residents are aware that semi-truck accidents can be extremely dangerous when involved in accidents with smaller vehicles on the road. However, the destruction can be as gruesome when two semi-trucks are involved in a semi-truck accident. Unfortunately, a recent accident that occurred demonstrates this terrible fact. According to local news… Read More »
Blown Semi-Truck Tire on California’s I-15 Freeway Injures 1, Highlighting “Hidden” Dangers of Sharing California Roads with 18-Wheelers
A motorcycle rider was injured in what some may describe as a “freak” semi-truck accident on California’s I-15 Freeway last month. According to local news reports, the nearly-fatal semi-truck accident happened on the evening of Tuesday, July 23 at a little after 10:00 p.m. on the southbound side of I-15, south of the Main… Read More »
These Three Facts Show Just How Dangerous Semi-Trucks are when Involved in Truck Accidents with Other Vehicles
Most Ventura drivers are likely aware of the dangers of driving near or around semi-trucks. Indeed, semi-trucks, also called 18-wheeler trucks or commercial trucks, are not only extremely heavy and large, even when they are not loaded with cargo, but have low visibility, often have tired and fatigued drivers, and have long stopping distances,… Read More »
Can You Believe These Staggering California Truck Accident Statistics? Read On and Decide
From California to New York, it is undeniable that America runs on trucks. Commercial trucks are primarily responsible for the intricate and complex supply chain in the United States. Indeed, without commercial trucks and their drivers, Ventura residents would have a much harder time getting the things they need to live and enjoy their… Read More »
Myth vs Fact About Ventura Truck Accident Cases
One thing about the laws that enable Ventura truck accident victims to get compensation for injuries sustained due to a truck driver’s negligent driving is that there are many misconceptions about them. Most Ventura drivers (hopefully) have not been involved in a truck accident and have little experience with the California civil laws that… Read More »
California Truck Driver Causes Fatal Truck Accident, Orders Burrito at Nearby Restaurant Moments After Crash
News of a tragic and fatal truck accident involving a California truck driver in Arizona has caused shockwaves across California and Arizona state lines. According to local news reports, Karan Singh, a 28-year-old truck driver from Manteca, California, was driving a commercial truck in Parker, Arizona, when he slammed into several vehicles that were… Read More »
Semi-Trucks and Motorcycle Riders: A Potentially Dangerous Combination – What Ventura Residents Should Know about the Hazards of Semi-Trucks on the Road for California Motorcyclists
There is no doubt that some Ventura residents find their life’s passion riding California’s roads and highways. The open air, sunshine, and the feeling of the wind on one’s face while taking in the scenery can be a wonderful and exciting hobby for many Californians. For others, riding a motorcycle may take on a… Read More »