Fresno, CA – According to KSEE, on the morning of Friday, March 15, 2024, an SUV driver died after he ran a stop sign and collided with a diesel truck.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that, around 7:45 AM, the 27-year-old male driver of an SUV ran a stop sign at the intersection of Lincoln and Marks Avenues and collided with a diesel truck driven by a 38-year-old.
The crash launched the SUV driver from his seat and set the diesel truck on fire. While the driver of the diesel truck escaped his vehicle without major injuries, the SUV driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Liability in Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some circumstances, investigations can reveal that some portion of the liability for a single-vehicle collision might fall upon other drivers in the vicinity of the accident or even unsafe roadway structures. Working through the particulars of liability to help victims and their families find proper compensation is one of the many services a personal injury attorney can provide.
Once liability has been established, a personal injury attorney can also negotiate on behalf of the victim with insurance companies, who will always seek to minimize the payout for any claim they cannot deny.