Blythe, CA — A semi-truck jackknifed in Blythe, California, on Wednesday, May 21, killing four people and injuring several others aboard a tour bus. The accident occurred just next to the Colorado River, on Interstate 10.
According to reports, an 18-wheeler carrying a load of pipes jackknifed and spilled it’s haul across the highway. The tour bus attempted to swerve, but hit the pipes and rolled. The names of those killed in the accident have not been released.
Several people injured in the accident were taken to local hospitals. Some of them are reported to be in critical condition.
At this time, it’s unclear what caused the 18-wheeler to jackknife. The accident is still under investigation.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
This accident happened only a few hours ago, so there’s still a lot we don’t know. From what’s been reported in the media, it doesn’t seem as if the 18-wheeler which set the chain reaction off hit anything before losing control. If that’s the case, we’re already narrowing down the list of possible causes. It’s possible that the driver just wasn’t paying attention to the road, or saw something and tried to make a last minute correction. With an accident this big, it’s almost a given that the trucking company will have their own reconstructionists on the scene, trying to figure out what happened. People involved in these sorts of accidents need to understand that, regardless of who’s at fault, trucking companies will typically spend most of their time trying to figure out how much blame they can shift onto other parties involved. Expecting the company to step in and make things right isn’t realistic. For victims of these types of accidents, I believe that trying to find someone who can look out for your interests is always worth exploring.
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