Highway 12 Trucking Crash Near Rio Vista Kills One
On Saturday, January 3, 2021, one person sadly lost his life during a vehicle accident near Rio Vista. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) states that the accident occurred in the afternoon on Highway 12 and involved a passenger vehicle in addition to a large big-rig. The name of the decedent is being withheld by Solano County authorities at this time, but officials have indicated that he was a 61-year-old man.
Crash Information
The crash happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. to the west of Jackson Slough Road in the small community of Isleton just outside of Rio Vista. Specific details regarding the events preceding the collision have not been reported. Reports indicated that the passenger vehicle was totaled during the incident.
Responders were rushed to the site of the crash immediately after dispatchers received notification. According to CHP, the River Delta Fire District and Rio Vista Fire Department both assisted with accident response. Officers reaching the scene reportedly discovered the driver of the involved vehicle had suffered major trauma. Tragically, the man was declared deceased by medical officials at the scene. Whether or not the truck driver or any other individuals suffered injuries as a result of this crash has not been reported.
Investigation
According to CHP, officers are currently conducting a full investigation into possible causes of this terrible accident. So far, investigating officers haven’t issued any reports regarding likely collision factors. Furthermore, collisions like this one are often complicated incidents that require thorough examination and may have been caused by a number of factors. Many common truck accident causes aren’t the fault of involved motorists, but happen due to outside factors like weather, defective car or truck parts, damaged roads, and more.
Private Investigations are Important
As police investigate collisions like this one, they face serious challenges. Without being able to ask the decedent about what occurred, investigating officers may never fully understand what happened. Sadly, this can also mean that the decedent’s family won’t be able to hold negligent parties accountable for damages.
To prevent this, it’s very important to work with a Rio Vista wrongful death lawyer with the experience and knowledge necessary to conduct a private accident investigation. Your attorney can ensure that the accident is investigated with you and your family as a priority.
Trucking Accidents and Quick Action
After trucking accidents, truck companies usually take quick action to begin building a legal defense. This can make it hard for families to obtain payments for lost income, services, and other important damages like funeral services. Because of this, it’s critical to contact a trustworthy attorney as soon as you are able. If your lawyer can start working on your wrongful death case immediately, they can do everything in their power to hold trucking companies accountable.
Other Blogs by Ed Smith, Rio Vista Wrongful Death Lawyer
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- Fatal Rio Vista Auto Collision
Rio Vista Wrongful Death Lawyers
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