West Covina, CA- Deadly Big Rig Crash on San Bernardino Rd. and Nora Ave.

West Covina, CA (April 25, 2019)- An accident involving a car and a big rig resulted in one fatality on Wednesday on West San Bernardino Road close to North Nora Avenue.

West Covina Fire Department Captain Paul Krueger reported that a Honda Civic or Accord and a big rig truck collided at approximately 4:40 pm. The impact of the crash pushed the car under the trailer, causing fatal injuries to the Honda driver.

Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and took the victim to a local hospital, where he passed away soon after the accident.

Officials noted that the driver of the truck was not injured.

The crash is under investigation. Officials ask that witnesses or anyone with information call 626-338-1164.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time.  Our thoughts are with them.

California’s Big Rig Fatalities

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stated that in 2017, 361 people died in crashes with big rigs and similarly sized trucks in California. Crashes between cars and large trucks are especially troubling because the size and weight difference in these vehicles virtually guarantee that people in the smaller vehicle will experience injuries or death.

The attorneys at the Brady Law Group understand the emotional devastation that a fatal truck crash can inflict upon family members. For over 25 years, we’ve helped the families of those who’ve lost their lives in truck accidents receive multimillion-dollar settlements. Call us at 866-478-6483 to reserve a complimentary consultation with one of our truck accident lawyers today.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.