![[03-15-2025] Man Killed After Stalled Car Struck by Tractor-Trailer on Highway 152](https://ak1.to//Y0lW.webp)
A man was killed following a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Highway 152 in Merced County on Saturday evening, March 15, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the scene around 6:00 p.m. just east of Dinosaur Point, near Pacheco State Park.
Authorities reported that the victim was driving a Nissan westbound on Highway 152 when his vehicle broke down in the number three lane. Shortly after, a tractor-trailer traveling in the same direction failed to see the stalled car and crashed into it.
The impact caused the Nissan driver to be ejected from the vehicle. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured. CHP stated that alcohol or drugs are not suspected to have played a role in the crash.
The incident remains under investigation.
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.
