Tahoma, CA – On Monday, July 22, 2024, a 53-year-old man tragically lost his life after becoming trapped between a truck and a trailer, as reported by Fox40.
The incident occurred around 1 PM in a parking lot, where the man noticed a Ford F450 truck rolling unattended. In a desperate attempt to stop the vehicle, the man positioned himself between the truck and a truck tractor’s trailer. Unfortunately, his efforts were unsuccessful, and he became trapped between the side of the Ford and the trailer.
CHP officials stated that the man was critically injured upon impact and was declared dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine how the truck started rolling and whether any mechanical issues or human errors were involved.
Wrongful Death Claims
Establishing fault in a collision can depend on multiple factors. One crucial way a personal injury attorney can assist grieving families is by determining legal liability after the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident.
If another party is found to hold some responsibility for the death, the family may be eligible to file a Wrongful Death claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. This claim can provide compensation to help cover hospital fees, burial costs, and the loss of support for the deceased’s dependents.
