Driver Killed in SUV and Tractor-Trailer Accident on Lincoln Boulevard in California

LINCOLN, Calif. – A driver was killed in a collision involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer near the entrance of the Sterling Pointe shopping center, according to the Lincoln Police Department.

Responding officers and emergency crews found the SUV with severe front-end damage, and Emergency crews performed an extensive extrication to remove the driver from the vehicle.

The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene.

All factors that contributed to the collision need to be examined

What happened? Even a small mistake on the road can have enormous, devastating consequences. This is even more true when a large truck and a passenger vehicle are involved. Most of these collisions are entirely avoidable, yet these preventable accidents continue to happen.

To determine all the factors that contributed to this incident, we must look beyond the initial police report. Dashcam footage and the truck’s speed and braking data from the black box will provide important information about the events leading up to the crash.

Gathering all the information is needed to hold the responsible parties accountable. The injured will undoubtedly have mounting medical bills and lost wages, and they will experience pain and suffering that will change their lives forever. If another driver’s negligence is to blame, they deserve full and fair compensation for their losses.

Those who are wrongfully injured in a truck accident deserve answers. Truck accident lawyers can help hold the responsible party accountable.

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The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in auto and truck accidents that result in serious injury or death.

Disclaimer: This post is not legal advice. Information contained in this blog was compiled from third-party sources or is the opinion of the author.