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Two people died in a tragic truck accident after a FedEx truck slammed into a car on Interstate 805 on October 31, according to NBCSanDiego.com. The two restaurant workers in the car died instantly, according to the California Highway Patrol. The reports indicate that a black Honda Civic lost control on the highway and spun into other lanes before the truck hit the Civic. 56-year-old Thoy Insixiengmay and 59-year-old Tem Thirakul died in the crash. A third woman riding in the car received treatment at Sharp Memorial Hospital.  Officials have not yet reached a conclusion as to the cause of the accident. “The car spun directly into the path of the big rig,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Marc Hale. Bonnici Law Group, APC—San Diego wrongful death attorney.

79-year-old Irvine Towne of California died in a truck accident in Oregon on October 31, according to OregonLive.com. Oregon State Police Officer Patrick Trippett said the accident occurred shortly before 7 p.m. when Towne’s station wagon attempted to pass a truck towing two trailers transporting hay. Towne crashed into the side of the trailers and lost control of his car. Emergency workers rushed Towne to Sky Lakes Medical Center, but he died on the way to the hospital. 22-year-old truck driver Trevor Alves did not sustain injury. Even when truck drivers are being cautious and following all the laws of the road, they can still pose a greater risk to other motorists in smaller vehicles. Always be cautious when driving around semi-trucks. Remember, they may not see you. Bonnici Law Group, APC—San Diego wrongful death attorney.