Crash Fatally Injures Big Rig Driver Near Fresno County
I’m Ed Smith, a Fresno car accident lawyer. A truck accident involving a sport utility vehicle occurred south of Mendota on September 5, 2017. The collision, sadly, claimed the lives of six people.
We would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to the loved ones of the individuals who passed away in this devastating truck accident.
What Happened?
Authorities responded to the scene of a truck accident along Manning Avenue and Highway 33 at about 9:00 am. When they arrived, they located a damaged tractor-trailer hauling gravel and a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SUV. It appeared that one of the diesel fuel tanks ruptured due to the impact of the collision, causing both vehicles to catch fire. Deputies from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department attempted to rescue the trapped occupants inside the burning Mercedes-Benz. However, they were only able to save two of the five victims.
Crash Claims Six Lives
The truck accident, unfortunately, caused the five occupants of the Mercedes-Benz to suffer fatal injuries. The driver of the big rig suffered major injuries resulting from the collision. He was airlifted to the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno for treatment. The man later succumbed to his injuries during treatment on September 10, 2017. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the truck driver as 58-year-old Layne Fletcher from Dinuba. The other deceased parties of the accident were identified as 49-year-old Deepak Kumar, 55-year-old Narinder Kumar, 63-year-old Surinder Kumar, 64-year-old Kuldip Kumar and 66-year-old Vinod Dhammy, all of Union City.
Accident Investigation Reports
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is in charge of the investigation. A Traffic Collision Report by CHP usually takes one to two weeks to be processed. Reports by officials indicated that the motorist of the Mercedes-Benz SUV allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in a collision with the oncoming big rig. It is important to note that not all traffic reports are entirely accurate. If you or someone you love suffered injuries or passed away in a collision, it is crucial to contact an experienced Fresno car accident lawyer. An attorney with years of experience can independently investigate the area of the collision and examine the sequence of events leading up to the accident to pinpoint liability.
Truck Accidents
When a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the consequences can be traumatic or even fatal due to the power and size of a tractor-trailer. Truck accidents tend to occur due to improperly trained drivers, driver fatigue and impaired driving. Aside from these factors, equipment failure or poor truck maintenance may also contribute to such collisions. Trucking companies are responsible for upkeep and proper maintenance of their vehicles. If an investigation determines that defective equipment caused a trucking accident, the trucking company or other parties may be held liable. For more details, contact an experienced Fresno truck accident lawyer.
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Fresno Car Accident Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Fresno car accident lawyer. Accidents involving large commercial trucks can result in serious, life-changing injuries. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to a truck collision, please call me at (559) 377-7676 for free, friendly advice. You may also contact me toll-free at (800) 404-5400.
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