Two Killed in Interstate 8 Big Rig Crash [East County, CA]

Fiery Big Rig Crash on Interstate 8 Killed Two

 
East County, CA (May 14, 2021) – On Wednesday, two people were killed in Interstate 8 big rig crash.
 
The fatal accident took place at about 7:50 p.m. near Pine Valley between Sunrise Highway and Buckman Springs Road.
 
“The vehicle traveled across the center divider hit a bridge rail on the westbound side of Interstate 8, and then traveled down (a) dirt embankment,” a police officer said. “The vehicle immediately became engulfed in flames.”
 
Subsequently, the semi-truck fire sparked a small vegetation blaze in the area. Luckily, firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire.
 
On Thursday, officers located a dead person inside the truck. At around 1 p.m., they located the second dead person inside the wreckage.
 
“Due to the severity of the crash and the type of vehicle involved, it took a lengthy amount of time and resources to locate the victim,” an officer said.
 
Moreover, due to the bridge’s damage on the westbound side of the freeway, all westbound lanes between Buckman Springs Road and Sunrise Highway were closed for approximately three hours.
 
Consequently, officers diverted the traffic onto Old Highway 80 as the crew clear the accident scene.
 
CHP investigators didn’t immediately know if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the fatal accident.
 
Please call the CHP’s El Cajon-area office at (619) 401-2000 if you have further details about the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the two deceased. May you have courage during this difficult time.

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What Can We Do After Fatal Accident

 
As the loved ones grieve, it is difficult to accept such a loss that could have been prevented.
 
Thus, it is crucial that the family of the deceased know that they may file a wrongful death suit.
 
Furthermore, a wrongful death claim is a civil action brought forth by relatives of a deceased in order to cover financial tolls brought on by a tragedy.
 
Reach out to Sweet Lawyers now and talk to our legal experts. A wrongful death lawyer will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.
 
You can call us at (800) 674 7852. Also, you may also reach us through our website. We have live agents who can assist you anytime that you need legal advice.