Jordan Scott Bradshaw Killed in Livermore Hit-and-Run Semi Crash
CHP searching for three-axle semi-truck that fled three-vehicle collision on Interstate 580
Jordan Scott Bradshaw, 67, of Danville, was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 580 in Livermore, California, on April 30, according to the Highway Patrol.
Emergency personnel closed the right four lanes of the eastbound freeway for approximately three hours to investigate the scene. The collision involved a gray Nissan Armada, a gray Toyota Tundra, and a three-axle semi-truck without a trailer.
Bradshaw was in the Toyota when the crash occurred.
The driver of the semi-truck, which is of an unknown color, fled the area without stopping. Troopers are asking anyone with information to contact the Dublin office.
While authorities search for the driver of the three-axle truck, the family of Bradshaw faces significant challenges. National Legal Analyst Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, stated, "An incident is considered a wrongful death or personal injury when either a person or entity commits a wrongful or negligent act resulting in a person's death or injuries. When vehicle accidents result from unsafe driving, aggressive or distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence, victims and their families are usually left with the option to pursue a civil action."
Crash reconstructionists will review traffic camera footage and debris left on the eastbound lanes to identify the missing vehicle. According to National Legal Analyst Stefano Formica, of Bond Legal"Contributing factors to be examined include road conditions, visibility, and lighting in hit-and-run accidents."
California personal injury framework
California follows a pure comparative fault system. Injured parties or their families may recover damages reduced by their percentage of fault. The statute of limitations is generally 2 years from the date of the crash.
Damages may include economic losses (medical bills, lost income, funeral expenses) and non-economic losses (pain, suffering, emotional distress).