One Seriously Injured in Truck Accident on 5 Freeway near Stuhr Road [Stanislaus County, CA]

One Suffers Burn Injuries after Semi and Amazon Truck Collide on 5 Freeway near Newman

 
STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA (July 26, 2021) – One person sustained serious injuries in a truck accident on 5 Freeway near Newman.
 
The accident happened around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, along the northbound lanes of the freeway near the Stuhr Road exit. CHP officials said a semi truck and an Amazon truck collided, resulting in a fire.
 
An air ambulance was dispatched to the scene to transport a burn victim to a hospital.
 
Crews closed several freeway lanes in the area while they cleared the wreckage.
 
The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the exact cause of the crash.
 
Before driving a big rig, make sure you are well-rested. Do not drive fatigued. It is much more difficult to stay alert on the road when one is feeling drowsy. Pull over to take naps if needed. Also, keeping distractions to a minimum is key to avoid road accidents.

If you sustained injuries in a truck accident, call the Law Offices of Daniel Kim today. Our goal is to ensure that victims of truck accidents receive the compensation they rightfully deserve. Our legal team will work with you personally, one-on-one, to better understand your situation. For a free consultation, please call (800) 895-7199. You can also request a copy of the police report from your accident. We can also help you get a copy of the police report from your or your loved one’s accident.