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KERN COUNTY - The Taft Midway Driller reported the driver of a Honda Accord suffered major injuries Monday afternoon in a head-on collision with a Fed-Ex tractor-trailer on Highway 46. The accident was reported just west of Brown Material Road at 2:45 p.m. According to news reports, one person inside the vehicle was trapped and "heavy extrication" was necessary. An air ambulance from Bakersfield was dispatched to the accident scene. Further details about the cause of the crash and who was responsible were not immediately available.

Highway 46 "Blood Alley" Accidents

Because we have represented a number of victims of Highway 46 accidents, the atterns at Estey Bomberger know large trucks are a major hazard in Kern County. The highway that this September 19th accident occurred on is particularly dangerous, and over the years there have been hundreds of crashes, including many resulting in fatalities. Last year, three people died in a horrendous head-on collision on Highway 46 near Brown Material Road on April 5, 2010. If you have been seriously injured in a Highway 46 accident, contact the Kern County truck accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger for a free consultation.

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A motorcyclist died Tuesday night in a collision with a UPS delivery truck, the Victorville Daily Press reported. The motorcycle vs. truck accident occurred on Nisquali Road near Hesperia Road, at about 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16th. According to news reports, the victim, Jose Canales, 21, of Victorville, was travelling westbound on Nisquali Road, while at the same time a UPS delivery truck was making a left turn onto eastbound Nisquali Road. Canales attempted to pass a vehicle in front of him and collided with the delivery truck. Canales suffered major injuries and was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where he died about three hours after the accident.

Cause of the November 16th Victorville Accident

The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is the agency investigating the incident. Based on the news reports, it is unclear whether this accident was caused by the motorcyclist making an unsafe passing maneuver, or if the accident was caused by the UPS truck driver making an unsafe turn. Authorities will certainly look at the speed of both vehicles, possible driver impairment, the condition of the road at the location of the accident, prior accidents at the same location, and other factors in determining exactly what happened and who was responsible. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has information about the wreck may call Deputy James Snow at 760-241-2911.

Motorcycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

If it is determined that the driver of the UPS truck caused or contributed to the accident, the driver and any other negligent parties may be liable for the wrongful death of the motorcyclist, Jose Canales. Accidents such as this one involving delivery trucks have complex and unique legal issues. In situations such as this one, it would be advisable for the victim's family to speak to a knowledgeable truck accident wrongful death lawyer - one who has handled a number of claims against UPS - about the accident and the potential liability issues involved. A skilled attorney can review the accident report and advise the family of their best course of action to protect their rights following this accident.

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