1 Person Dead in Sewage Truck Crash on Black Road near Highway 17 [Los Gatos, CA]

1 Killed and 2 Hospitalized in Los Gatos Auto Accident on Black Road near Highway 17

 
LOS GATOS, CA (July 8, 2021) – Monday morning, a person died in a sewage truck crash on Black Road near Highway 17.
 
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Ross Lee, the incident happened at around 8:00 a.m. Moreover, it occurred on Black Road near Highway 17.
 
Reports revealed that the sewage truck driver lost control of the vehicle and veered across the frontage road. Then, it collided with a concrete berm. The truck overturned and struck a southbound pickup truck and a passenger car, spilling sewage on the street.
 
Furthermore, responders pronounced the male driver of the pickup truck in his 30’s dead at the scene. Paramedics transported the tanker driver and a passenger of the car to an area hospital for treatment.
 
Moreover, the crash shuts down the key commuter and tourist route to Santa Cruz and other coastal communities. All lanes have long since reopened.
 
Meanwhile, Los Gatos Police Department, Santa Clara County Fire, CalFire, and CalTrans all responded to the scene to provide aid.

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Our sympathies are extended to the family and friends of the victim.

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Following a Deadly Los Gatos Crash

 
The aftermath of tragic truck accidents can make things difficult for a family or a victim.
 
Obtaining an attorney after a crash will give you space to heal. At the same time, ensuring that any damage or injuries do not exacerbate your situation.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of fatal accidents. Insurance companies work for their own interests, which is why we do for clients. Our firm works hard to ensure those left behind are granted proper compensation,” says Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
We are advocates of victims who are severely impacted by auto accidents. Furthermore, our law group is well-versed in the legal justice system. Indeed, we know what it takes to win your case. So, if you are facing a wrongful death case or personal injury case, call (800) 674 7852. We encourage you to grieve in peace, while we build your case. Therefore, if you’re interested, call us today while there’s still time.