![[09-23-2024] 25-Year-Old Man Killed After Collision with Semi-Truck Along Martin Road](https://ak1.to//GnYQ.webp)
A 25-year-old man from Salton City was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck in Imperial County on Monday evening, September 23, 2024.
The victim was driving south on Martin Road, north of Highway 86/Highway 78 near Westmorland, when, for undetermined reasons, he collided with the passing trailer of a semi-truck heading in the opposite direction.
The vehicle caught fire with the driver inside, but the County Coroner’s Office reported that the fire was confined to the engine compartment. The man died as a result of the injuries suffered in the incident.
The California Highway Patrol is conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Further details are not immediately available.
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.
