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Semi jackknifes off I-15 attempting to avoid deer

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Big Don, Jun 30, 2015.

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  1. Jun 30, 2015 #1
    Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Once again, the folly of trying to avoid hitting Bambi has proven itself.
    http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/ar...jackknifes-off-i-15-attempting-to-avoid-deer/
    This driver was lucky, VERY lucky. But he is most likely looking for a job this morning.
     
    Big Don, Jun 30, 2015
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  3. Jun 30, 2015 #2
    Cranky Yankee

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    seems there are more and more deer strikes
    our driver that has been driving 30 years never hit a deer until memorial weekend
    now he hit another yesterday
    I told him he just needed to tell the boss he wanted holidays off
     
    Cranky Yankee, Jun 30, 2015
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  4. Jun 30, 2015 #3
    Tonitos

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    I was told if a safe maneuver couldn't be made; it's safer to just watch it explode.
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2015 #4
    truckthatpassesyouby

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    Trucks should be equipped with a cow catcher to bounce those things off!
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2015 #5
    Big Don

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    They actually are available out there for big rigs.
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2015 #6
    Cranky Yankee

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    upload_2015-6-30_11-25-54.jpeg this will do the trick
     
    Cranky Yankee, Jun 30, 2015
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  9. Jun 30, 2015 #7
    truckthatpassesyouby

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    How much does that weigh?
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2015 #8
    jbee

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    Just hit the darn deer. Yeah, it won't be pretty, but just hold the wheel straight, grit your teeth and hope for the best. The alternative is usually never a good one.
     
    jbee, Jun 30, 2015
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  11. Jun 30, 2015 #9
    Cranky Yankee

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  12. Jun 30, 2015 #10
    jbee

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    Around 300 lbs.
     
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