4 Killed and 3 Hospitalized in Fresno Accident on Interstate 5 near Derrick Avenue
FRESNO, CA (March 3, 2022) – Wednesday morning, four people died in a truck crash on Interstate 5 near Derrick Avenue.
According to Sgt. Jimmy Beeson, the incident happened at around 9:30 a.m. Moreover, it occurred on southbound Interstate 5 near Derrick Avenue.
Reports revealed that a minivan rear-ended a parked 18-wheeler. Then, the force of the crash left the front part of the minivan stuck to the 18-wheeler. Meanwhile, the rest of the vehicle was thrown a few yards from the scene.
Moreover, responders pronounced four people dead at the scene. Then, paramedics rushed three people to a hospital with major injuries.
Furthermore, officials blocked lanes of the scene to give way to the investigation.
Meanwhile, authorities asked everyone to avoid the area and to find alternate routes.
With heavy hearts, Sweet Lawyers sends our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victims of the crash on Interstate 5 near Derrick Avenue.
Moving Forward From the Truck Crash in Fresno
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Filing a wrongful death claim will help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
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