Wasco, CA – Tractor-Trailer Involved in Crash with 2 Other Vehicles on Garces Highway and Wildwood Road
Wasco, CA (July 18, 2018) – A collision involving a semi tractor-trailer that resulted in injuries was reported Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Garces Highway and Wildwood Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The injurious crash between an unidentified vehicle, a van, and a large commercial big rig reportedly took place at around 1:51 p.m. this afternoon.
Immediately following the accident, several good Samaritans decided to stop their vehicles and get out in order to offer their collective assistance to the injured parties. The injuries that were reported ranged in seriousness from moderate to major. Emergency responders arrived on the scene quickly in order to help the victims. One of the victims was reportedly airlifted to a nearby hospital to be treated for their injuries.
No further information is currently available in regards to the events that caused this crash. Moreover, the names and present extent of the victims’ injuries have not been released at this time. An investigation into this collision is currently ongoing in order to establish liability.
We offer our sincere compassion to the victims who were affected by this incident as we hope for their full recoveries.
California Car Accident and Trucking Accident Injury Attorney
Accidents involving large tractor-trailers are typically handled differently in regards to obtaining compensation. Should the investigation show that the driver of the truck is responsible for the crash, then the truck company will be held liable. If that is the case, there will certainly be grounds for personal injury lawsuits to follow. Of course, the decision to file a claim for compensation is a strictly personal one, and only the victim may choose purse legal action.
We at Brady Law Group are remarkably committed and extremely passionate about holding negligent drivers liable for the massive pain and wretched devastation that they cause. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision with a commercial vehicle due to a negligent driver, please call us at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys today.
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 for all those involved in the accident.