Child Hospitalized after Discovery Bay Fatal Multi-Vehicle on State Route 4 near Tracy Boulevard

Discovery Bay, California (February 14, 2020) – A man was killed, and a child seriously injured after a big rig struck two other vehicles on Friday morning on State Route 4 near South Tracy Boulevard in Discovery Bay, police said.

The California Highway Patrol said the big-rig was heading eastbound on the highway when it crossed the double-yellow line and slammed head-on into an SUV. After hitting the SUV, the big-rig sideswiped a mini-van.

The crash took place at around 8:00 a.m. February 14, according to the report.

The driver of the SUV was killed in the crash, and a child inside suffered major injuries. The child was flown to the hospital for treatment.

The occupants of the mini-van were not injured.

The driver of the big-rig was suspected of driving under the influence.

No other details of the crash were immediately released.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages 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 has 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, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling  866-773-0222.