Fatal Semi-Truck Accident at Etiwanda and Inland Avenue 

An SUV and semi-truck collided in Jurupa Valley on Thursday morning, April 7th, leaving one woman dead.

Reports included that the crash occurred at 5:10 a.m. at the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Inland Avenue. 

62-year-old Margarita Lopez was driving the SUV when she collided with the semi under unclear circumstances.

Upon impact, Lopez became trapped in the car and had to be extricated by first responders.

Paramedics rushed her to Riverside Community Hospital with severe injuries where she sadly died later. 

In addition, the big rig driver suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Further details will be provided once an investigation is concluded.

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Margarita Lopez.

It is most often those in passenger cars that are killed in large truck collisions. Semi trucks typically weigh 20-30 times as much as passenger cars which leaves occupants of smaller cars more vulnerable. 

It is also much more difficult for larger trucks to stop so their braking capability can also be a factor in these collisions. 

According to the D.O.T., in 2019 67% of fatal collisions involving large trucks were occupants of a passenger car.

If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.