Cuesta Grade, CA – Woman and Child Injured in Major Crash Between SUV and Big Rig on Highway 101

Cuesta Grade, CA  (February 23, 2019) – An accident between a big rig truck and an SUV took place on Wednesday afternoon, leaving an Atascadero woman and child injured.

Shannon Schmidt, 44, was traveling in her 2005 GMC Yukon in the number two lane of southbound Highway 101, south of TV Tower Road, around 3:00 p.m. according to CHP. Schmidt then passed into the number three lane to overcome a slower moving car and smashed into the big rig.

The CHP is not yet aware of what Schmidt’s speed was at the time of the accident.

The big rig was being driven by Eriberto Ramirez Barba, 23, of Santa Maria. He is known to have been going 30 to 35 mph, according to the CHP report.

The immediate striking of the crash made the SUV become impacted under the big rig. The front right passenger was a 9-year-old child, who was able to get out of the SUV despite being wedged under the truck. The child received moderate injuries.

Schmidt suffered serious injuries and had to be pulled from the vehicle. Both she and the child were transported to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo.

Fortunately, the driver of the big rig, Ramirez Barba was not hurt in the accident.

The crash ended up blocking traffic on the Cuesta Grade, causing the number two and three lanes to close for around two hours.

Our sincerest condolences go out to Shannon Schmidt, her child, Eriberto Ramirez Barba, and any others who were injured in this accident, with the hopes that they will receive full and expeditious recoveries.

Car Crashes with Semi Trucks in California

Approximately 5,000 people in passenger vehicles die every year in automotive accidents involving semi-trucks. Additionally, about 700 individuals in semi-trucks die each year in these crashes.

If you’re involved in an accident with a semi, you should always call 911 and wait in a safe place for emergency personnel to get there. Don’t move unless you’re positive that you can do so or you need to move because you are in an unsafe area. Moving after retaining injuries like a concussion or a broken bone can cause further injury.

An accident with a semi-truck, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, is very scary. Even if the accident causes only minor injuries, it’s still a very stressful memory that you have to take with you. Truck-related crashes can cause severe damage to your car as well as serious injuries and fatalities. If you were hurt in a trucking accident, contact a semi truck accident lawyer.

If you are seriously injured due to an accident, you need a law firm on your side that will help you overcome the legal pitfalls of this terrible situation and help you take care of claims with insurance companies. This will help you gain you the fairest settlement possible to solve injuries. Turn to an experienced California car accident lawyer at Brady Law Group. We offer knowledgeable car accident attorneys who can help you in your time of need. Please contact us today to find out how we can assist you at 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.