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 type of news. According to local news reports, a Salinas woman intentionally drove her car into a semi-truck on the 101 freeway.
Reports indicate that the woman, identified as 34-year-old Iris Rivas, was driving the wrong way down Highway 101 in Monterey County, California, at around 7:14 p.m. on August 26. Rivas is said to have been driving a blue SUV that was traveling south on Highway 101’s northbound lanes, when she slammed into an 18-wheeler truck. Rivas was wearing a seatbelt at the time, and she survived the accident. She was taken to the hospital for emergency medical treatment with “major injuries.” Due to the nature of the accident, Rivas also underwent a mental health examination as part of her treatment at the hospital. The driver of the truck that Rivas crashed into has been identified as a man from Fresno. He survived the accident with minor injuries. The California Highway Patrol said of the accident, “During the investigation, it was determined Rivas intentionally drove (the) wrong-way into the semi-truck.” As a result, investigators indicated that Rivas may be facing criminal charges for the head-on accident.
What Recourse do Ventura Car Accident Victims Have when another Driver Intentionally Causes a Serious Car Accident?
When a driver causes a car accident intentionally, they may be charged under California criminal laws. However, a criminal conviction will not make the car accident victim whole. For a car accident victim to get compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses under California personal injury laws, they must bring a lawsuit in civil court. These actions are called personal injury actions, and they may entitle a Ventura car accident victim to money compensation for the injuries and losses inflicted by negligent drivers, and drivers that intentionally cause car accidents. In order to determine whether you may have a case under California personal injury laws for your Ventura car accident injuries, it is best to speak with an experienced Ventura car accident lawyer as soon as possible about your rights and options.
The experienced Ventura car accident lawyers at Zavala Law, PC are here to help victims of car accidents in Ventura get justice for their injuries and losses caused by other drivers. There is a limited time to file a claim for compensation under California laws, so do not hesitate to speak to a lawyer about your case. Contact the experienced Ventura car accident lawyers at Zavala Law, PC, and speak to a lawyer about your rights and options today.
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