![[11-24-2024] Man Killed in Head-On Collision With Freightliner on Antelope Boulevard](https://ak1.to//3tOMc.webp)
A 27-year-old Corning man was killed in a head-on collision involving a Freightliner tractor-trailer on Antelope Boulevard near Saint Mary’s Avenue in Red Bluff on Sunday night, November 24, 2024.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. when a 2014 Honda, traveling westbound on Antelope Boulevard, drifted into the eastbound lanes and collided head-on with a 2019 Freightliner pulling a 53-foot box trailer.
The Freightliner was being driven by a 33-year-old Clovis man, according to the California Highway Patrol. The Honda’s driver, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The CHP reported that driving under the influence of alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in the crash.
The incident remains under investigation by the CHP.
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.
