El Centro, CA- Major Injuries in Semi Crash at Forrester and Ross Roads

El Centro, CA (May 8, 2019)- The California Highway Patrol reported a major injury accident involving a big rig that took place on Tuesday at the intersection of Forrester Road and Ross Road.

The crash occurred when 46-year-old Oceanside woman, Heather Noonan, ran through a stop sign in a Mercedes while headed westward on Ross Road. She then collided with a Peterbilt tractor-trailer driving northward on Forrester Road.

66-year-old Los Banos resident Guillermo Gaona, the driver of the big rig, was uninjured. However, Noonan was brought to a Palm Springs hospital for treatment of major injuries.

The CHP reported that substances are not believed to be involved in the accident and that both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

The crash is under investigation.

Our thoughts are with Heather Noonan and her family at this time.  We hope for a full recovery.

California’s Large Truck Pre-Inspection

Big rig trucks require regular inspection and maintenance in order to remain safe on the road. Due to the size of these vehicles, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that pre-trip inspections be completed before a big rig gets on the road. These thorough inspections involve checking the engine block and fan, fluids, tires, brakes, and many other aspects of the truck.

A pre-inspection cannot prevent human error while driving, however. If you’ve been hurt in a large truck crash— either as the truck driver or as a victim of a crash with a big rig– you deserve the support of an aggressive team of attorneys with experience dealing in large truck injury cases in California. Contact the Brady Law Group today at 866-478-6483 for a complimentary appointment.

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.