(Anaheim, CA) Two people were hospitalized after a sedan, an SUV and a semi-truck collided on eastbound State Route 91 at East Coal Canyon Road on November 7, the California Highway Patrol said.
On Saturday, November 7, at about 5:05 a.m., the three vehicles collided on the Riverside Freeway. Paramedics took two people to Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, according to the CHP. Their conditions were unclear immediately after the crash.
Authorities reopened the roadway after 6:00 a.m.
Legal Guidance on the Riverside (91) Freeway Accident
Since this crash caused two people to be hospitalized, the investigators will review what led to the three-vehicle pileup. Several laws could have been violated that led to this unfortunate accident such as driving above speed limits or driving in the wrong lanes.
California Vehicle Code 22348 requires drivers of qualifying trucks to use designated lanes where posted. On a freeway with four or more lanes in the same direction, the law generally allows those trucks to use either of the two rightmost lanes where no truck lane is designated. The truck’s lane before impact and any signs in effect at that location would help determine whether it was in a permitted lane.
California Vehicle Code 22406 sets a 55 mph maximum for trucks with three or more axles. If the semi-truck met either condition, its speed before impact would be measured against that limit.
The collision sequence would put both details in context. Knowing where the truck’s position and speed before the first impact would help explain how it became involved.
For the Families Involved
If you were a driver or passenger in the Riverside (91) Freeway accident, you can request the collision report through the CHP website. Provide CHP officers all the details surrounding this crash to find the exact report. If you need help navigating this difficult situation, contact an attorney who specializes in car accidents.
If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident, call 888-888-9285 to speak with a lawyer.
