Madera, CA-Major Injury Truck Accident at Rd 23 & Ave 15

Madera, CA (May 24, 2019)- The California Highway Patrol reported a crash involving a semi-truck and a Jeep Cherokee in Madera on Tuesday.

The accident occurred at around 8:13 am at Road 23 and Avenue 15. The crash caused the semi-truck to turn over and begin spilling diesel. Hazmat personnel reported to the scene to clean the fluid from the roadway.

Major injuries were sustained by at least one person in the SUV. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Further details are unknown at this time.

Officials have begun an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.  We hope for a full recovery.

Facts About Commercial Trucks in California

The Federal Motor Carrier Association looked at the number of fatal commercial truck crashes that happened in California in 2016. They found that 322 fatal crashes involving trucks owned by companies, corporations, or employers occurred. 217 of those crashes involved more than two vehicles.

These numbers are important because they show how commercial trucks, which move long distances on highways carrying merchandise and other material, can become involved in multi-vehicle accidents due to their size and inability to move or brake as quickly as smaller vehicles. When a small vehicle hits a larger one, the potential for a chain reaction crash goes up.

Crashes with commercial vehicles can become more complex than crashes with privately owned vehicles. Compensation involves navigating company lawyers and other issues. In order to receive what you deserve after an accident with a commercial truck, you need the support of an experienced accident attorney. The Brady Law Group has a proven track record of almost 30 years of success with accident cases involving commercial trucks and multiple insurance companies. Call us at 866-478-6483. We’ll discuss your situation with honesty and help you decide on your next step.

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.