![[09-20-2024] Semi-Truck Driver Injured After Hit-And-Run Crash on Highway 41](https://ak1.to//PDIr0.webp)
A semi-truck driver was injured following a hit-and-run incident involving a white SUV on Highway 41 in Fresno on Friday afternoon, September 20, 2024.
The crash occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. in the northbound lane near the Highway 99 interchange.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the SUV rear-ended the semi-truck carrying a steel box container, causing the container to fall onto the right lanes of the highway. The SUV then overturned, coming to rest in the fast lane.
The driver of the semi-truck sustained injuries, while the SUV driver fled the scene on foot. Authorities are currently searching for the suspect, and the status of the SUV driver remains unknown.
CHP has stated that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
