LOS ANGELES, California (July 9, 2017) — Joseph Rodriguez-Gonzalez, 25, of Los Angeles died Sunday morning in a collision where his black 2008 Audi A4 became wedged underneath a big rig truck at North Ditman Avenue and City Terrace Drive, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The crash took place at the intersection about 5:31 a.m. this morning. Police closed down the intersection due to the crash and emergency responders were on scene to help the victim or victims involved. There were no specific details about what led to the crash, but liability is under investigation by police, but initial indications are Gonzalez lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the back of the parked truck.
Causes of Trucking Accidents
There are roughly 3.2 million truck drivers who share the road with other motorists in the United States. There are many factors that contribute to a collision involving a truck driver. Some of the common causes involving actions of the truck driver such as fatigue, distracted driving, cell phone use, texting, unsafe speed, illegal turns, inexperience or poor training, speeding and or equipment failure. These are factors that also contribute to collisions involving other motorists, but what sets them apart from a crash between two vehicles is an 80,000-pound truck is going to have a different outcome than a collision involving only cars.
What to Do After an Accident?
If you were injured in a trucking accident or collision with a negligent driver, it’s important that you take immediate steps to protect your legal rights. Johnson Attorneys Group offers a free legal consultation at 800-235-6801.
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