Merced, California – One Injured after Collision on Southbound Highway 99 near Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Merced, California (July 5, 2018) – Merced local news sources reported that a collision involving a truck and a car took place along the southbound lanes of Highway 99, in the vicinity of Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The incident occurred at some time before 8:40 AM in the morning on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Authorities have identified the injured victim as 26-year old Atwater resident Joshua Jardin. Meanwhile, officials have also identified the second driver as 35-year old Stockton resident Francisco Terronef, Jr.

As per the report, a white 1999 Honda Civic was traveling down southbound Highway 99 when, for indeterminate reasons, the vehicle slammed into a 2012 International U-Haul truck. Afterward, rescue teams were dispatched to the crash site and administered aid to the victims. Officials confirmed the Honda driver, Jardin, suffered non-life threatening injuries from the impact. Likewise, Terronef Jr. was not harmed in the accident, at all.

As of now, the investigation is ongoing. As more evidence begins to surface, more information will be released to public sources.

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Authorities are working hard to determine what specifically caused the crash. Forensic teams will examine photographs of the crash site and inspect all vehicles involved for mechanical issues or system failure. Officials will also consider if drunk driving, drug abuse, negligence, distracted driving, or reckless behavior played any part in the events leading up to the crash. Authorities have not specified if one or both drivers will be held liable for the accident.

In the case of an accident caused by negligence or distracted driving, the non-guilty injured victims will have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the guilty party. By seeking legal assistance, these individuals can receive much-needed compensation for a variety of issues including medical bills and painful injuries.

We at Brady Law Group will work with you to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind needed to focus on your recovery.

If you’ve been injured as the result of another person’s negligence, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to receive a free consultation with one of our expert attorneys.

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.