Big Rig Accident

Published on: October 6, 2012

Pedestrian Killed in Semi Accident

by Stephen Bilkis

A 53-year-old male was killed in a truck accidentthat occurred just after midnight last Thursday, Texas highway officials report.

Responding to the emergency call placed by the rig driver, the police department and a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety arrived on the scene and found EMS medics attempting to resuscitate an unresponsive male at the side of the road.

The 55-year-old tractor trailer driver was seemed heavily disturbed as he spoke to police. He received no physical injuries. He told police that he was driving southbound in the outside lane going approximately 50 mph when he noticed someone “come out of nowhere and crouch in the road.” Attempting to miss the person, he immediately swerved into the inside lane, but the pedestrian stood up and was struck by the truck.

Published on: September 27, 2012

Woman Hit by Semi-Truck on Interstate 75

by Stephen Bilkis

A woman who got out of her car was struck by a Semi-Truck on Interstate 75 on Wednesday. Police were quickly called to the scene to investigate exactly what happened to cause the accident.

The woman was rushed to hospital, explained the police. She was said to be in critical but stable condition. The truck accident happened around one mile from Exit 350 of highway I75 on the northbound carriageway.

The injured woman is 38 years old and needed emergency medical treatment to stabilize her condition.

Published on: September 21, 2012

Congressional Legislation Aimed at Freezing Semi Weight and Length

by Stephen Bilkis

Current proposals in the House and Senate would continue the freeze on national truck size and weight limits on Federal-aid highways. The sizes would be stuck at 53 feet and 80,000 pounds if the legislation passes.

A source says, “The bills would improve safety and prevent the excessive degradation of roadways, tunnels, and bridges.” The proposed Senate bill, called Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act of 2011, is expected to extend the present weight limit and freeze on triple-trailers. This would be applicable on all 160,000 miles of the National Highway System.

“This legislation needs to be passed to prevent serious injuries and deaths,” a New York City Attorney specializing in Truck Accidents reports.

Published on: September 12, 2012

Truck carrying Prison Food Involved in Accident

by Stephen Bilkis

According to police reports obtained by a reporter, a prison food truck was involved in a traffic accident. The truck was transporting food to the prison located in Texas. However, on the way, the truck was struck by a train. This not only put the driver’s life at risk, but also meant that thousands of customers went without food.

The truck accident happened at around 10 am in the morning near to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on Highway 90. When the truck turned into the prison unit the train hit it.

The train was travelling at high speed which meant that it carried on for almost 100 yards before it was able to come to a complete stop. The truck was severely damaged and there was still a piece of the truck attached to the train. It was very lucky that nobody was injured or killed in the accident.

Published on: September 7, 2012

Two Burnt to Death in Truck Crash in Nigeria

by Stephen Bilkis

A prominent reporter has obtained a report of a truck accidentwhich happened in Lagos, Nigeria. It is thought that at least two people died as a result of the accident, and many other people experienced a number of different injuries.

The accident was caused when four fully loaded petroleum tankers struck a semi-truck which was not parked particularly well in the road. The truck was loaded with iron rods and it’s suspected that one of the trucks first hit an iron rod before colliding with the truck itself.

This accident is said to of caused havoc for the country’s most important city. The witness explains that when an accident like this happens it will shut down many roads for hours, in exactly the same way as in the US.

Published on: September 4, 2012

Victim in Interstate 95 Accident was Pregnant

by Stephen Bilkis

A report which has been obtained by a reporter, explains that a crashwhich occurred on Interstate 95 resulted in the death of a pregnant woman. The accident occurred on Interstate 95 between exits 9 and 10.

Two residents of New Jersey, one of which was a pregnant 18 year old woman were the victim of a tragic accident.

The 18 year old pregnant woman and a 42 year old man died in the crash. It’s alleged that this crash was caused by a drunk driver.

Published on: August 30, 2012

Interstate 65 reopened after Accident

by Stephen Bilkis

Police reopened the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 after a truck accident which affected a semi-truck, explains a witness. The trailer was thought to be carrying hazardous materials which caused concern for the cleanup operation. This also complicated the process of reopening the road.

The crash happened at about 3 o’clock in the early hours of the morning. This was around a mile south of the exit for Indiana 38. This caused large delays for anyone traveling along Interstate 65 as traffic quickly stated to back up.

The accident blocked all the lanes of the highway which caused police to divert traffic. The traffic was taken off the highway to get around the site of the accident, mentions the police. Then the traffic could be diverted back onto the highway after the accident.

Published on: August 19, 2012

Truck Involved in Accident was Carrying Explosives

by Stephen Bilkis

A semi-truck carrying a large quantity of explosives on Staten Island was involved in an accident on Wednesday. This caused a lot of concern to other motorists using the road due to the danger of the explosives exploding.

The truck accident occurred on Interstate 40, claims a witness. According to the police report, the truck was carrying explosives for the military which raises concerns about how these are transported around the country .

Military officials visited Queens to investigate the accident and find out exactly how something like this could happen. The semi-truck was carrying explosives from an ammunition plant to a warehouse where they would be stored until needed.

Published on: August 14, 2012

Woman in Critical Condition after Traffic Accident

by Stephen Bilkis

A driver was hit by a semi-truck while she travelled along interstate 75. The truck accident occurred on Wednesday at 9 am. The woman is said to be in a critical, but stable condition, explains the witness.

The driver of the car stopped the car in the emergency lane close to the State Road 200 exit. It is thought that she was experiencing car trouble and had no choice other than to stop. The driver got out of her car and stepped into the outside lane. This was when the semi-truck hit her.

The semi-truck driver attempted to slow down, but as he was too close when she stepped out this wasn’t possible. The report states that the truck driver did everything he possibly could have done to try and avoid hitting the lady.

Published on: August 9, 2012

Tanker Truck Accident Kills 1 Person

by Stephen Bilkis

A tanker truck which crashed into a bridge burst into flames and killed one person, explains a witness. The accident forced the authorities to close down Interstate 485 early in Wednesday morning.

The truck struck a bridge support which weakened and damaged the bridge. This gave the police enough concern to close down the road until it could be checked by a structural engineer. This was done to protect the safety of drivers who were using the road.

The police accident report has been obtained by the Lawyer. This report says that one person has been killed in the truck accident. However, the police have not yet released the name of the victim or the case of his death. It has been said that the person had already died before the time the emergency services could respond to save the victim.