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William Wight Dies in Clearlake Crash Involving Frederick Gibson II
Clearlake, CA (August 05, 2021) – On July 31, 51-year-old William Wight of Hidden Valley Lake died in a semi-truck crash on Highway 29 involving 34-year-old Frederick Gibson II of Roseville.
It was after 8:30 a.m. when the northbound big rig drifted toward the edge of the roadway.
Gibson, the big rig driver, tried to correct the vehicle’s direction but instead, he lost control of it. The semi-truck traveled across two lanes, where it struck the vehicle driven by Wight.
Unfortunately, Wight lost his life on the scene, while Gibson incurred minor injuried.
The authorities are investigating this fatal incident.
Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of William Wight. Our thoughts are with you during this painful time.
Sweet Lawyers’ Attorneys Can Help
In a time where an unexpected tragedy befalls such as this one, you may be left feeling powerless. However, it is important to recognize that if your family loses a member in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
A wrongful death suit allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. It is a civil action brought forth by relatives of a deceased victim whose death was caused by the negligence of another party. It alleviates most or all of the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
Meanwhile, nearly 1.25 million people are killed in car accidents each year. That means, on average, auto accidents cause 3,287 deaths per day. As a matter of fact, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 1-54.
That is why we encourage you to speak with our attorneys.
Our lawyers will serve as your legal representation. They will work to prove what you are owed in the wake of a family member’s death.
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