Santa Cruz, CA (May 16, 2023) – A 30-year-old woman from San Jose lost her life as a result of a motorcycle crash involving a commercial vehicle on Monday.
Reports indicate that on May 9, emergency officials were called to the scene of a crash on Carlton Road.
The motorcyclist was driving down the roadway when their vehicle became involved in the collision. As a result, the rider was struck by a semi-truck.
The motorcyclist, identified as an adult female, was fatally injured. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Neither the driver nor the passenger in the semi-truck suffered any injuries.
At this time, the incident is being investigated.
We offer our sympathies to the family of the woman who lost her life in this crash.
Losing a loved one in a fatal truck accident can be incredibly difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, thousands of people across the United States lose their lives as a result of these accidents each year.
The majority of truck accidents take place as a result of some form of negligence. When it comes to truck accidents, speeding, and drowsy driving tend to be two of the leading factors. Drivers are often in a rush to make it to their destination on time. The fact that they have such close schedules means the need to make it to their destinations on time in order to make it to future locations on schedule. As a result, drivers are more likely to exceed the posted speed limit.
Due to the same circumstances above, drivers are often forced to spend extensive time on the road. Even though there are strict laws and regulations in place that determine how long a driver can stay on the road and how many breaks they are required to have, we continue to see drivers break the rules and spend excessive time on the roadway. This often leads to them falling asleep or becoming drowsy while behind the wheel. In some cases, it can result in drivers utilizing medications to stay awake.
No matter the cause of your loved one’s accident, there may be legal options available to help your family move forward. Working with a national truck accident lawyer can help to determine the cause of the accident and who is liable.
At Burg Simpson, our dedicated lawyers will fight for justice on your behalf by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible parties. With proven success in truck accident cases across the country, we have the experience and knowledge to ensure that you receive maximum compensation for damages stemming from a fatal truck crash.
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