The CHP shut down Interstate 40 Monday morning following a fatal accident in San Bernardino County, about 150 miles west of the Arizona border, near Kelbaker Road. According to reports, the driver of the big rig struck a guardrail for unknown reasons, causing the big rig to overturn. The accident was reported shortly after 6 a.m., according to the San Bernardino Sun. The driver's partner, who was sleeping in the back of the semi-truck, was killed. It is not known why the driver lost control of the semi-truck, as a highway patrol investigation is pending.
It is unfortunate to hear of yet another fatal accident on this freeway. Interstate 40 is a very common route for long-haul truckers, and serious accidents often occur on the 155 mile stretch of Interstate 40 in California. Trucking accidents have numerous causes, from driver fatigue, driver speeding, and even sending text messages while driving. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has numerous laws in place to reduce the number of accidents, fatal truck accidents such as this one still occur on a daily basis.
The California highway accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have represented dozens of victims of serious accidents involving semi-trucks on highways and freeways in California. If you were hurt in an accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation from that party that caused your accident or the death of a family member. If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident on I-40, contact the Interstate 40 accident lawyers at Estey & Bomberger for a free consultation.
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