It was not clear whether any other person was hurt
STOCKTON, CA, (November 10, 2024) - A woman believed to be in her 30s was fatally injured in a traffic collision Sunday afternoon in Stockton, police said, adding one of the vehicles involved was a semi-truck.
A woman tragically lost her life after a two-vehicle wreck in the area of South El Dorado Street and South McKinley Avenue in Stockton Sunday afternoon, according to police.
The deadly wreck happened in the area of South El Dorado Street and South McKinley Avenue.
According to preliminary reports, the woman was the sole occupant of the car that collided with the semi just after 3:45 p.m. The unidentified woman was transported to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the semi stayed at the scene. No further information about the crash was released.
The investigation remains underway.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Candice Bond, an experienced commercial accident attorney, said that in such cases, it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted promptly to protect the rights of a victim.
"Commercial accidents are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents," said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
"A skilled attorney can protect victims from trucking companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize to defend a negligent truck driver."
"Your lawyer can advocate for you by hiring expert witnesses, conducting driver background checks, locating witnesses to the crash, and reviewing applicable insurance coverage, while carefully guiding a victim through the legal process."
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
The family members of the victim may pursue compensation for damages such as costs associated with the death, loss of income and companionship, and other hardships.
"A death to a family member after an accident is both tragic and devastating to a surviving family. The grief, shock, and anger can be overwhelming," said Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Newsline.
She added, "Aside from the emotional suffering of those left behind, the death of someone close can have devastating financial implications. Loss of income and funeral costs alone can have tragic consequences when a family member is lost."
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