[09-10-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Big Rig on Palmdale Freeway Claims Woman’s Life

A female driver died following a two-vehicle crash that involved a big rig in Palmdale on Sunday morning, September 10, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, responders were dispatched to the crash scene in the southbound lanes, south of 10th Street West. around 3:00 a.m.

Authorities stated that the victim, who lived in Littlerock, was driving a 2008 Honda Civic when she hit the guardrail on the right side of the road, which left her car unable to move in the third traffic lane.  Subsequently, a southbound 2016 International big rig collided with her car.

Emergency responders swiftly transported the woman to Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries and did not survive. Officials said the big rig driver did not sustain any injuries.

Details concerning the circumstances leading to this tragic collision and the deceased person’s identity are currently unavailable.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Fatal Big Rig Accident Statistics

Truck occupants, drivers, and passengers generally enjoy better protection during accidents than those in smaller vehicles such as cars. Research has consistently shown that individuals in smaller vehicles face a heightened risk of sustaining severe injuries or fatalities in a collision, mainly when it involves large trucks or big rigs.

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 4,965 fatalities involving heavy vehicles in the United States in 2020. While a record high of 5,032 fatalities was reported in 2019, there was a subsequent 5% decrease in fatalities the following year. Nonetheless, 71% of fatal car accidents in the US involve trucks.

In 2020, large trucks accounted for 8.9% of all vehicles involved in fatal collisions in the US. In California, in 2015, collisions between trucks and cars resulted in losing at least 90 lives. Texas and Florida were the only states with a minimum of 50 truck-related fatalities that same year.