Greenwood, CA – Injuries Sustained in Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer at Georgetown Road and Longview Lane
Greenwood, CA (August 14, 2018) – A crash between a large commercial tractor-trailer and a vehicle was reported to have occurred at the intersection of Georgetown Road and Longview Lane on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The injurious crash took place at approximately 8:45 a.m. when California Highway Patrol officers responded to the call.
The report confirmed that two vehicles including the tractor-trailer were involved in the accident. The other vehicle that was reported was a Nissan pickup truck. While the initial report made no indication pertaining to how the accident occurred, it was confirmed that the driver of the Nissan sustained extremely serious injuries during the crash.
Paramedics were immediately called to the scene to attend to any victims. The unidentified driver of the Nissan was reported to be the only one injured during the wreck as they were promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment. The pickup truck and the tractor-trailer had to be towed away from the scene.
Georgetown Road was forced to be shut down for around two hours as authorities cleaned up the scene and gathered evidence. No further information has been released at this time. The events that led to this accident are currently under investigation.
Our sincere sympathies are extended to the victim of this incident as we warmly wish for their full recovery.
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The investigation into this collision is likely focused on examining the forensic evidence from the scene in an effort to determine who may be held liable. In the event that the driver of the tractor-trailer or faulty mechanics of the truck is proven to be responsible for the crash, then the victim will have solid grounds for a personal injury claim against the trucking company.
We at Brady Law Group are extremely devoted to holding negligent drivers and companies liable for the pain and devastation they inflict. If you have incurred serious injuries in an accident with a commercial truck or another kind of crash due to the actions of another party, please call us at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation with one of our qualified attorneys today.
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