Overturned Tractor-Trailer Creates Big Hole on I-15

Jul 27,2016

An overturned tractor-trailer caused major delays on northbound I-15 in Victorville Friday morning. The crash happened around 4 a.m. north of Mojave Drive, when the driver lost control of the trailer, causing it to overturn. The trailer crash caused a 40-yard gouge in the No. 2 lane.

Two lanes were shut down while the scene was cleared and the roadway was repaired. Northbound traffic was significantly backed up during the cleanup. The lanes were cleared around 10 a.m., but traffic remained backed up past Bear Valley Road for a while. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks are responsible for 500,000 accidents every year. Ten percent of those end in at least one fatality. With the long hours truck drivers are often subjected to, fatigue is frequently a factor in these crashes.

“Our roadways are constantly being affected by these big rig crashes,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group. “We need to consider the obvious imbalance in physics on our highways, and rebalance the rules for public safety.”

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in an auto accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

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