![[10-31-2024] Pickup Truck Driver Injured After Collision with Tractor-Trailer on Highway 74 in Meadowbrook](https://ak1.to//i^9Hf.webp)
A pickup truck driver sustained minor injuries after colliding with a tractor-trailer on eastbound Highway 74 at Ethanac Road in Meadowbrook, Riverside County, on Thursday morning, October 31, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 10:20 a.m. when a Toyota Tacoma became wedged underneath the trailer of a big rig.
Riverside County Fire Department crews arrived within 15 minutes and extricated the driver, who was briefly trapped in the vehicle.
The driver of the pickup, whose identity has not been released, suffered minor injuries and was transported to a regional trauma center. The truck driver was uninjured.
Both eastbound lanes were blocked for approximately 30 minutes until the scene was cleared and the highway fully reopened around 11 a.m. CHP officers are currently investigating the cause of the collision.
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.
