January 21, 2012- A semi truck hauling 4,000 gallons of propane was involved in a crash on Highway 178, halfway between Bakersfield and Lake Isabella. The accident happened on Saturday, at about 3:00 PM.
A big rig lost control while traveling on Highway 178, near China Garden Road. It swerved and struck the side of the mountain, one mile west of Democrat Station.
The collision cause the rear-tank on the rig to spring a leak. The first arriving crews were able to isolate the hazard and contain it rather quickly. The highway was closed both directions to prevent any exposures, until the clean up was completed.
If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.
A discussion of accidents and injuries in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California; encompassing Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera, Merced, and Kern Counties. There will be a special focus on the steps required to preserve evidence and then to pursue just compensation for all types of claims including motor vehicle accidents, big rig accidents, industrial injuries and wrongful deaths.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
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