Articles Tagged with Antelope truck accident lawyer

Information on Weigh Stations/Truck Scales  

If you are a frequent Sacramento area commuter, you likely pass by the Antelope Truck Scales regularly. Maybe you have wondered about them as you have witnessed a line of semi-trucks passing through the scales. We were also curious about them, so we rounded up some facts about highway truck scales.

Two Dump Trucks Involved in Antelope Accident

An Antelope dump truck accident on June 29 occurred at the intersection of Elkhorn Boulevard and Sprig Drive at around 1:47 in the afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident involved two dump trucks. Metro Fire was called in to evaluate the situation. Police reports indicate that one of the dump trucks hit the other. Some bystanders said that the Antelope dump truck accident involved a rear-end collision. The collision occurred just before the intersection, and because of the size and damage to the vehicles, westbound traffic on Elkhorn Boulevard was restricted to one lane. Tow trucks were called to the scene to remove the trucks. No injuries have been reported at this time. 

Pickup Driven by PG&E Driver Slides Under Tractor-Trailer on I-80

The driver of a PG&E pickup suffered severe injuries on March 25 when the vehicle was involved in an underride accident with a tractor-trailer in Antelope. The accident happened along westbound Interstate 80 near the Antelope truck scales at about 8:45 in the morning, as reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The front of the pickup slid underneath the semi’s trailer, which caused extensive damage and resulted in severe injuries to the light truck driver. The driver is expected to recover. Neither alcohol nor drugs are thought to have contributed to the accident. It is being investigated by the CHP to find out how and why the accident occurred.

Contact Information