CHP Officer Struck By Big Rig
A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a big rig while conduct a traffic stop, officials said. At about 11 p.m. Thursday, a 2002 Freightliner tractor-trailer combination driven by Manuel Ancelmo of Madera, was traveling eastbound on State Route 58 near Mojave.
Officials said Ancelmo was traveling in the right lane when he allowed his vehicle to drive upon the right shoulder. His vehicle then hit a CHP Ford Crown Victoria car that was parked with the officer inside, officials said.
The officer was conducting an enforcement stop on a vehicle, officials said.
The tractor-trailer continued and hit with the vehicle the officer had stopped for a traffic violation.
The second collision caused minor injuries to the five occupants of the stopped Chevrolet Uplander, officials said.
The CHP officer was taken to a local hospital and later released. Alcohol was not a factor in this collision.
The California Highway Patrol reminds motorists to move over a lane when they see an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the road.
Unfortunately, several similar accidents have killed or severely wounded road workers and emergency personnel.
The people in the Uplander are residents of Fresno.
Cause of the Kern County Crash
While this devastating Kern County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Kern County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury and wrongful death accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim
Fault and Wrongful Death Liability
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