21-year-old woman, five-year-old son injured when semi-truck hits dump truck
Authorities said dump truck made improper turn in tractor-trailer truck accident
On June 24, 2008, a 21-year-old woman was driving her five-year-old son in a tractor-trailer truck filled with sod on U.S. Route 27 in Minneola, Florida. She was driving behind a dump truck when the dump truck made an improper turn, causing a commercial truck accident.
The woman and her son were both ejected from the semi-truck, and the sod was spilled onto the highway. While the dump truck driver went to check on the boy and his mother, another car hit the boy.
Authorities said the driver of the car, an 18-year-old woman, may face charges of driving under the influence (DWI) after they performed a blood alcohol test. The driver of the semi-truck and her son were airlifted to an area hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the dump truck involved in the truck accident did not suffer from any injuries. The tractor-trailer truck accident is under investigation.
Source: “2 Hurt After Semi Hits Dump Truck,” CFNews13.com, June 24, 2008.
Police officer seriously injured after car hit by tractor-trailer truck
Commercial truck side-swiped patrol car while on duty
On June 18, 2008, an on-duty police officer was driving on U.S. 231 in Pell City, Alabama, when a tractor-trailer truck hit the driver’s side of the patrol car. The police officer was seriously injured in the truck accident, and was airlifted to an area hospital with injuries requiring surgery.
Authorities are not releasing an official cause of the tractor-trailer truck accident, though Alabama State Troopers are investigating.
Source: David Atchison, “Alabama officer sideswiped by tractor trailer,” Officer.com, June 19, 2008.
33-year-old man found guilty of reckless driving after fatal CA tractor-trailer truck accident
Married couple killed in February 2008 truck accident
On June 19, 2008, a Harrisonburg, California judge found a truck driver guilty of reckless driving in a February 2008 tractor-trailer truck accident that killed a married couple on Interstate 81. The 33-year-old truck driver was sentenced to a 90-day suspended jail sentence and a $1,000 fine, as well as having his license revoked for six months.
The man was driving a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 81 when it crossed the median and hit a van carrying a couple from Buffalo, New York. The driver of the van was killed instantly in the commercial truck accident, and his wife died after being transported to an area hospital.
Source: Pete DeLea, “Driver guilty in fatal I-81 wreck,” The Daily News Records, June 20, 2008.
Virginian man turns himself in after fatal tractor-trailer truck accident
Man faces charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving in truck accident that killed 16-year-old girl
On June 12, 2008, a 54-year-old man indicted in a fatal tractor-trailer truck accident turned himself into Virginia authorities. The man faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving for his role in the truck accident, which killed a 16-year-old girl.
The man was driving a tractor-trailer truck north on U.S. 29 on May 9, 2008, when he ran a red light. As the truck entered the intersection, it hit a car driven by the 16-year-old girl, who was pronounced dead on the scene of the truck accident. The truck driver was not injured.
If convicted on both charges, the man faces up to 11 years in jail and a $2,500 fine. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 4, 2008.
Source: “Trucker in fatal U.S. 29 crash turns himself in, posts bail,” DailyProgress.com, June 13, 2008.
Motorcyclist killed in Texas when tractor-trailer truck runs over him
Truck reverses at traffic light, hitting victim
On June 12, 2008, a 38-year-old motorcyclist from Dallas, Texas was on his lunch break at a traffic light when a tractor-trailer truck reversed to allow room for another truck to turn, hitting the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the truck accident.
Authorities ruled the man’s death as accidental due to multiple traumatic injuries. While the motorcyclist was in the truck’s blind spot, it was not known how close he was to the truck at the time of the tractor-trailer truck accident.
Source: Bob Kalinowski, “Accident claims motorcyclist’s life,” The Citizens Voice, June 13, 2008.
Tractor-trailer truck accident kills man in Pennsylvania
Four tractor-trailer trucks involved in fatal truck accident
On June 12, 2008, a tractor-trailer truck was traveling on Interstate 80 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, when the driver lost control of the truck. The truck then crashed into another tractor-trailer truck, blocking the right lane of the interstate, which caused a third tractor-trailer to maneuver around the accident. This caused a fourth tractor-trailer truck to get into an accident.
The driver of the fourth tractor-trailer truck was killed in the commercial truck accident. No other people involved in the fatal truck accident were seriously injured.
Authorities are treating the truck accidents as two separate accidents. The driver of the first tractor-trailer truck will be cited for careless driving.
Source: Megan Keener, “Tractor trailer accident shuts down I-80,” WeAreCentralPA.com, June 12, 2008.
Three tractor-trailer trucks involved in fatal Texas truck accident
61-year-old man killed after collision, vehicles catch fire
On June 10, 2008, a tractor-trailer truck was traveling on Highway 6 near Calvert, Texas, when the truck crossed the centerline of the highway, hitting two tractor-trailer trucks. The driver of a pickup truck following the tractor-trailer trucks could not avoid hitting the trucks.
Three of the trucks involved in the truck accident caught fire after colliding. One man was killed, while two others were transported to area hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained in the fatal truck accident.
Witnesses said the first tractor-trailer truck was weaving in and out of its lane, leading some to speculate it may have had a blown tire.
Source: “Fiery Crash Claims Life Of Central Texas Truck Drive,” KWTX.com, June 11, 200.
Man indicted in fatal tractor-trailer truck accident in Virginia
May 2008 truck accident killed 16-year-old girl
On June 12, 2008, a 54-year-old man from Waynesboro, Virginia was arrested and indicted for his involvement in a May 9, 2008 fatal tractor-trailer truck accident. He faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving.
The man was driving north on U.S. 29 and failed to stop for a red light, hitting a car driven by a 16-year-old girl who was pronounced dead at the scene of the truck accident.
If the man is convicted of involuntary manslaughter, he faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Source: Matt Rosenberg, “Driver indicted in fatal crash turns himself in,” DailyProgress.com, June 12, 2008.
Three people injured in tractor-trailer truck accident in Selma, CA
Tractor-trailer truck driver ran stop sign, hit pickup truck
On June 11, 2008, a man driving a tractor-trailer truck driving north in Selma, California, ran a stop sign, causing a truck accident with a pickup truck. After colliding with the pickup, the tractor-trailer truck hit a power pole, shearing it at the base. Both vehicles caught fire after the truck accident.
The pickup driver suffered major injuries, including burns to his left arm. His passenger sustained moderate injuries. The tractor-trailer truck driver also sustained moderate injuries. All three were transported to area hospitals for treatment of the injuries sustained in the truck accident.
Source: “News briefs,” FresnoBee.com, June 11, 2008.
Illinois tractor-trailer truck accident kills bicyclist
Truck driver says he didn’t see the bicyclist
On June 11, 2008, a 46-year-old man was riding a bicycle in Alton, Illinois, when he was run over by a tractor-trailer truck. The bicyclist died at the scene of the truck accident.
Authorities said the truck driver claimed he didn’t see the bicyclist, and that motorists honked and waved down the truck after the truck accident. The truck driver does not appear to be at fault, according to authorities, and no citations have been issued.
Source: “Bicyclist hit, killed by semi rig in Alton,” WPSDTV.com, June 12, 2008.
