Williams Fatal Big Rig Crash
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Truck Accident Lawyer. A fatal head-on crash took place in Williams at approximately 6:00 am on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. A motorist driving down on Old Highway 99 was attempting to overtake a vehicle but came into unexpected contact with a big rig.
What Happened?
A female motorist of a Nissan sedan was driving southbound on Frontage Road behind a tractor. The woman made an attempt to overtake the tractor. While the woman was attempting to pass the tractor, she came into head-on contact with a tomato truck.
What Went Wrong?
The impact of the accident caused the woman’s vehicle to crash into a tree. The impact also caused the tomato truck to land into a ditch and ignite a grass fire which was put out immediately. The intersection of Frontage Road in between Highway 5 and Meyers Road was shut down for crews to investigate and clean up the diesel and tomatoes on the roadway.
Williams Fatal Crash Aftermath
Sadly, the woman passed away as a result of the accident. The driver of the tomato truck sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
What Caused Williams Fatal Crash?
Authorities from the California Highway Patrol have not yet released a cause for the crash. They are investigating and will see if drugs or alcohol was a factor in the crash.
How To Avoid Head-On Crashes
- It is highly recommended for drivers to reduce their speeds at safe intervals. If a driver uses their brakes suddenly, it can cause the vehicle to skid and lose control.
- A motorist should drive to the right of the roadway. The reason being is that shoulders and ditches propose less of an impact when compared to two vehicles colliding head-on.
- Always be prepared for the unexpected. Head-on collisions can happen at any time due to motorists that are driving while distracted, intoxicated speeding or simply making poor driving decisions.
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Information Source for Williams Fatal Big Rig Crash: http://fox40.com/2016/09/14/authorities-investigating-deadly-crash-in-williams/
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