Coarsegold, CA- Collision Between Two Pickup Trucks Severely Injures One on Hwy 41

Coarsegold, CA (May 29, 2019)- Southbound Highway 41 north of the Yosemite Springs Parkway was the scene of a crash that severely injured one person on Monday at approximately 2:47 pm.

The California Highway Patrol reported that a blue Ford F-150 and a brown pickup truck crashed for reasons unknown. The impact of the crash sent one truck onto its roof after traveling 50 feet on an embankment. The Ford truck received major front-end damage. Both vehicles were towed from the crash site.

One victim was taken by air ambulance to a local hospital. A second victim complained of pain following the crash.

The accident required the closure of both highway lanes.

An investigation into the collision’s cause is underway.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.  We hope for full recoveries.

Pickup Truck Safety Facts for California Drivers

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported in March of this year that only one pickup truck meets its top safety qualifications: the Honda Ridgeline. Three other pickup truck models met all of the qualifications except for headlight brightness: the Nissan Titan, the Ford F-150, and the Ram 1500.

Many people believe they are safer in pickup trucks than they are in cars. However, this is not necessarily the case, as the IIHS report shows. When pickup trucks are involved in an accident, major injuries and death can occur.

If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at the Brady Law Group. We’ve helped thousands of accident victims for over 25 years. We are knowledgeable about the types of accidents that can occur when pickup trucks crash. Let our skills and experience work for you. Call us today at 866-478-6483 for a complimentary consultation.

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.