80-Year-Old Woman Killed, Ruben Martinez Hurt in Newman Truck Accident on Hills Ferry Road

Newman, California (February 12, 2020) – Authorities are investigating a deadly semi-truck crash that left an 80-year-old woman with fatal injuries Tuesday afternoon in Newman.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision happened on Hills Ferry Road, west of River Road.

As per the CHP officials, the elderly woman was driving a Toyota westbound on Hills Ferry Road when her car partially veered into the eastbound side and crashed into an oncoming semi-truck. The big rig then lost control and slammed into an electric pole that was on the roadside as a result of the collision.

The woman suffered fatal injuries due to the collision. The name of the deceased was not immediately released awaiting notification of family.

The big rig driver, identified as 51-year-old Ruben Martinez of Modesto, suffered moderate injuries following the crash. Martinez was taken to Memorial Medical Center for treatment.

Authorities did not suspect alcohol or drugs to have played a role in the collision.

An investigation is underway.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourage victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys have helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.

Truck accident cases tend to be more complicated as compared to other cases such as car accidents and motorcycle accidents. Arin Khodaverdian, the Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group, who is also an experienced truck accident lawyer, says, “When a truck accident occurs, it may seem obvious at first that the truck driver is at fault. However, while the truck driver may be responsible, at least partially, for the accident, other parties may also be liable for the truck crash”. Some of these parties are the trucking company, the person/company responsible for the truck maintenance, the person/company that owns or leases the truck, a third-party driver, and the manufacture of the defective vehicle part,” Arvin explained.