A big rig crash with a motor vehicle occurred on August 14 in Grass Valley, resulting in minor injuries. The collision occurred on northbound State Route 49 just south of La Barr Meadows Road around 7:33 a.m. and involved a Toyota sedan and a big rig. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) incident report stated that the Toyota pulled in front of the big rig when the impact occurred and that debris was strewn across all the lanes. 

Tow trucks had to be called to remove both vehicles. The truck tractor sustained medium to severe damage. The sedan showed major damage to its front end. The traffic collision is being investigated by the CHP to discover how it occurred and to assign fault. 

In an accident, tractor trailers have major differences from motor vehicles that increase the risk of injuries in a big rig crash. In addition, it makes driving too close to a big rig more dangerous. Among them are:

I’m  Ed Smith , a  personal injury lawyer in Grass Valley . Negligent drivers often cause accidents that result in serious trauma. However, if you were injured, you may be able to recover compensation to pay for your medical expenses and additional losses. You can call us at (530) 392-9400 or (800) 404-5400 to arrange a virtual or in-person consultation for free and friendly advice from one of our injury lawyers. We can also be contacted online .

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A pedestrian fatality accident happened on August 15 after a collision involving a motor vehicle in Arden-Arcade along Marconi Avenue.

A fatal accident in Dixon along Interstate 80 close to the off-ramp was reported involving a single vehicle on August 16.

An accident on August 19 in Napa along Highway 29 caused by a wrong-way driver led to the death of one motorist and injuries to four others.

A Sacramento solo vehicle crash on the Cap City Freeway just south of the Fulton Avenue off-ramp caused an injury on August 11.

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