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Petaluma, CA – Truck Crash on Bodega Ave Claims One Life

Petaluma, CA – Truck Crash on Pt Reyes-Petaluma Rd Claims One Life

Petaluma, CA (August 19, 2020) – An auto accident reported in Petaluma claimed one man’s life on Tuesday morning. Just before 6:20 a.m., on August 18, the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a crash on Bodega Avenue.

Reports provided by authorities show that a blue Ford Explorer SUV was traveling through the intersection of Bodega Avenue and Pepper Road when it collided with a gas tanker truck. The impact of the crash sent the Ford off the roadway and over a dirt embankment when it flipped over. The driver of the Ford sustained fatal injuries in the accident and was declared deceased at the scene. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Truck Accidents in California

Being involved in any type of vehicle accident can have an overwhelming impact on a person’s life as well as the lives of their family members. The severity of injuries, damages, and consequences are greatly increased for victims who are injured in collisions with semi-trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles. Nearly 2,900 people are injured in auto collisions throughout California each week. Numerous victims involved in collisions with trucks require immediate medical attention. Regrettably, people involved in truck accidents are more likely to sustain fatal injuries in collisions.

Traffic-related accidents claim the lives of more than 3,500 people across California each year. Trucks are responsible for a large number of these fatal accidents, leaving families throughout our state to deal with unbearable pain and suffering. Vehicle collisions are preventable, yet families are constantly forced to deal with the life-changing consequences of negligent and reckless drivers. When families lose loved ones in collisions, as a result of other drivers’ negligent actions, it is crucial that they contact a wrongful death lawyer California as soon as possible. Families may be entitled to compensation from those at-fault to help alleviate the economic and non-economic damages they face moving forward after losing a loved one unexpectedly.

For nearly four decades, Attorney Weiss at the Law Offices of William E. Weiss has helped thousands of families across Northern California protect their legal rights after losing loved ones in collisions. Our truck accident attorney in California advocates on behalf of grieving families to ensure their legal rights are protected. We strive to help families maximize their recoveries so they can move forward and cover the costs of medical treatment, funeral arrangements, and more. Our attorneys provide responsive and effective legal guidance to ensure families are in the best position possible to protect their legal rights after losing a loved one in a tragic and unexpected collision. If your loved one lost their life in an accident caused by the negligence of another motorist, contact Attorney Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to explore legal options available for you.

Notes:  Our firm uses outside sources when creating these posts.  These sources include but are not limited to various news sources, police reports, traffic incident reports, and first-hand accounts about accidents and the injuries involved.  For this reason, the details surrounding the accidents that we report about have not been independently verified by our writers and staff.  If there is any incorrect or false information in this post, please contact us immediately and will change the post to reflect the most accurate information available. 

Disclaimers:  As valued members of our local community in San Francisco, we at William E. Weiss, are making an effort to improve the overall safety of our community members while informing them about the dangers of driving and reminding drivers to drive safely and use precautions. This post is not a solicitation for business.  The safety information provided should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photographs used in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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