Merced CA- Injured Victim Extracted After Crash with Semi on Hwy 59 and Gerard Ave

Merced, CA (April 12, 2019)- A Thursday afternoon crash between a big rig and a car left one injured. The crash happened on Highway 59 and Gerard Avenue at around 5:55 pm.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a white Nissan Altima collided with a big rig for reasons unknown. During the crash, a PG&E power pole was hit but undamaged. The Nissan sustained major left-side damage.

The Nissan’s driver had to be extricated from the damaged vehicle by paramedics and firefighters who responded to the scene. The extent of the driver’s injuries is unknown at this time.

The CHP is investigating the crash.

Our thoughts are with the injured driver and their family at this difficult time.  We hope for a complete recovery from the injuries sustained in this crash.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents in California

Many of us fear crashes with big rigs. These enormous vehicles can do a car a great deal of damage. Tractor-trailers can’t move as fast as cars, limiting their ability to avoid crashes. For this reason, we’re all responsible for staying safe on the freeways by remaining alert to the vehicles around us.

If you’ve been in an accident with a big rig or another commercial vehicle, you need an attorney with experience in litigation involving large trucks. The lawyers at the Brady Law Group have been successfully fighting and winning compensation for victims of commercial truck crashes for almost thirty years. Contact us by calling 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.