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A chain-reaction auto accident involving as many as 30 vehicles is being blamed on heavy fog in the San Bernardino Mountains in California. The Wednesday morning accident injured around 15 people and left vehicles wrecked along a half mile stretch of I-15. The fog was so thick that rescue helicopters could not land, so the injured were taken to area hospitals by ambulance. Ten of the injured were admitted and five were assessed on the scene by paramedics. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

The accident occurred near Cajon Pass at the western end of the San Bernardino Mountains when a semi-truck approached slowly moving traffic and jackknifed while trying to avoid a collision with the cars. Other vehicles were hit in the attempt to stop and motorists were also involved in other accidents as a result.

Weather conditions are often blamed for both auto and semi-truck accidents. Most people know to go slow when the conditions are not ideal for traveling. While it isn't known at this point what exactly caused the truck driver to lose control, that is, if the fog was simply the catalyst for losing control, those who have driven in thick fog know that you can barely see out the window. In a heavy vehicle like a semi-truck, slowing down in time to avoid an accident is much more difficult.

If you have been injured in an auto accident or truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at the Cochran Firm for an initial consultation. We serve clients nationwide.

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