Car Accident and Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Attorney Corey “BIG WINS HIGGINS”
Accident Lawyers Group, Inc
Image

4.9

1,900+ of Google Reviews

Slide

Tired of The B.S.? Wanna Win Big?

We Actually Win Big

Slide

Loss of Work, Medical Bills?

We'll Get You Paid

Slide

Getting The Run Around?

Put A Fighter
In Your Court

Slide

Been Injured In An Accident?

We'll Get You Paid

5.0

1,900+ of Google Reviews

Big Rig Hits and Kills Tow Truck Driver on 10 Freeway in Whitewater

Posted on August 10, 2018 | Written By: iadminlaw

WHITEWATER, CA (August 8, 2018) — A big rig struck and killed a tow truck driver on the side of the 10 Freeway on the morning of Tuesday, August 7. The accident occurred a little after 9:00 a.m. on the westbound side of the freeway, California Highway Patrol said, west of Haugen-Lehmann Way.

Responders found the victim, who was described as a 50 year old resident of Cabazon, lying on the freeway, partly in the slow lane.

The tow truck driver had been working on duty with a local company, called Stagecoach Towing, Officer Darren Meyer with California Highway Patrol said. The tow truck driver parked his vehicle—a flatbed tow truck—on the freeway’s north shoulder, and exited the truck. At this time, it is not known why the driver stopped there. No vehicles that needed service were at the accident scene.

As the tow truck driver was attempting to re-enter his vehicle, he was hit, and the open door was hit, by a semi truck. The driver of the semi truck was identified as Marco Rodriguez, a 52 year old resident of Riverside. According to reports, Rodriguez’s vehicle traveled onto the shoulder where the tow truck, and its driver, where located.

The impact of the collision threw the victim from the tow truck’s side, and he landed on the slow lane. A driver who had been passing by stopped, and pulled the injured tow truck driver off of the lanes of the freeway.

The tow truck driver was pronounced deceased at the accident scene. His identity has not yet been released.

Officer Meyer said drugs and alcohol were excluded as causes of the accident. No arrests were reported.

Investigators from the California Highway Patrol also made an inspection of the mechanical condition of the semi at their Desert Hills Inspection Facility. Findings from that inspection were not yet reported.

Investigators are continuing their examination of the accident to determine what caused it.



Hire a Car Accident Attorney in Whitewater

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto collision, iAccident Lawyer strongly encourages you to call our Whitewater car accident lawyers. Your experienced Car Accident Lawyer Whitewater will provide you with the best legal representation and guidance that you need. Our offices are conveniently located throughout California and we conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients. Contact Car Accident Lawyer today.

News Service Disclaimer: i Accident Lawyer provides this news service to keep you informed about accidents and events happening in and around your community. The information in these articles is obtained from a variety of secondary sources including press releases by law enforcement, websites, and news reports. This material is for general information only and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed; for complete details about a given event or accident you should refer to an official police report. i Accident Lawyer may not represent the parties mentioned in these news articles. If you have been injured in the reported news article and you need our help please call, we can help you. The articles are for informational purposes only. Our law firm has been helping victims of serious injuries and their families for over 30 years. Call us for a free, no obligation consultation.

Lawyer Advertising. This website is designed for general information only, and in no way is intended to constitute legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship without a signed, written agreement. Testimonials or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. You pay no fees or costs unless we recover for you. This website contains dramatizations. Prior results are not a guarantee of a future outcome. i Accident Lawyer does not accept all cases and works cooperatively with co-counsel and/or other law firms with whom it has joint agreements who might potentially handle your cases. We look forward to helping you with your claim.