One would assume that a vehicle that collects trash does not generally move quickly enough to be involved in a serious collision with another vehicle. Tragically, that was proven wrong this morning when a garbage truck and a satellite television installation van were involved in a horrific crash that killed the van driver and seriously injured the driver of the truck.

According to the Sacramento Bee:

“A garbage truck and a satellite television installation van collided this morning on Folsom Boulevard, killing the van driver.

After the collision, the garbage truck then crashed into a metal drive-through awning outside a children’s daycare center. Nobody in the childcare facility, which was set back from the road, was hurt.

The collision occurred about 9:30 a.m. in the 8500 block of Folsom Boulevard. A Sacramento County garbage truck traveling west on Folsom collided with and eastbound Dish Network van that turned in front of the truck, police said.”

It could take some time for investigators to pinpoint the cause or causes of the accident. Situations like these can also be complicated from an enforcement of legal rights standpoint because both drivers were using company vehicles.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in this sort of incident, you should not attempt to handle the legal details by yourself. Seek the help of Sacramento auto accidents lawyers who understand all the layers of liability involved with these types of occurrences. Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation so that your rights are properly protected and enforced.