November 10, 2024, Tulare, CA: Injuries were reported in a semi-truck accident that took place at a Tulare intersection early Sunday morning.
The accident, according to information provided by ABC30, happened around 4 a.m. at the intersection of Road 140 and Avenue 248. Police confirmed that a man was traveling northbound on Road 140 in a passenger vehicle when he was involved in a collision with a semi-truck that was crossing at the intersection.
The driver of the passenger vehicle, identified as a man in his 20s, sustained moderate injuries and was hospitalized. The driver of the semi was also injured but his injuries were minor.
Both northbound and southbound lanes of Road 140 were closed for several hours due to the accident as police cleared the scene.
No further details have been released at this time. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
Determining Liability in a Tulare Truck Accident
Truck accidents happen in many different areas throughout Tulare, including intersections. Because of the sheer size of trucks, these accidents tend to lead to catastrophic and life-altering injuries and damages. To be successful in a claim involving a semi-truck, victims or families have to be able to determine who is liable for the accident. Any of these parties could share liability in a semi-truck accident:
- A truck driver
- The owner of the truck
- A trucking company
- Manufacturers of truck parts
- Cargo loaders
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