Staff Reports

Walnut– Two young men died June 17 in an accident on Interstate 10 involving a semi truck.

Walnut resident, Juan Leon Jr, 23 years old and Nicolas Madrigales, 20 years old, were co-workers on their way to work. According to local reports, the two had been traveling the opposite direction causing a head on collision with a semi-truck. The two victims had to be cut from the wreckage by county firefighters.

According to Jennifer Fuhrman of the Riverside County Fire Department, a third person was at the scene and evaluated but unhurt from the accident.

A GoFundMe account was created for the families: https://www.gofundme.com/2a344rmg

If you ever encounter a truck accident in Desert Center, take these important steps afterwards:

As the trucking industry grows in Desert Center, more and more truck accidents are happening.

Commercial trucks are common on the roads, and their size, weight, and many blind spots pose significant dangers to other drivers. And when a truck accident occurs, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long­-term medical care. Fatality truck crashes are common.

An experienced Desert Center truck accident lawyer is needed to manage an insurance claim and hire experts such as engineers and accident scene investigators who preserve and document evidence.

Learn more about the next steps to take after a serious or fatal accident by visiting: http://www.accidentdatacenter.com