Ann Arboour Mi, 1-94 - Load Thru Truck

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by GOV'T_Trucker, Oct 22, 2016.

  1. GOV'T_Trucker

    GOV'T_Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    I didn't see this posted unless I am missing something...

    This happened Oct 18th... I first seen it on facebook and found the new feed online.. Canadian truck in Michigan had a load go thru the cab.. Lucky for the driver he survived.

    http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2016/10/eastbound_i-94_closed_west_of.html

    ANN ARBOR, MI - Eastbound I-94 is closed at Jackson Road in Ann Arbor after an accident involving a semi-truck.

    The Michigan Department of Transportation reported the incident at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 near Scio Church Road.

    The semi was carrying a load of metal beams. The beams broke free and some went through the cab and front windshield, just missing the driver, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Jeffery Munoz.

    No one was injured, he said.

    The semi-truck truck and debris are blocking both lanes of I-94, and crews are working to clear the expressway.

    Traffic is getting around on the shoulder.

    The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office advises drivers to avoid I-94 between Jackson and Ann Arbor-Saline roads.
     
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  3. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    Thanks. Just one picture was posted in another thread but not the story.
    What a mess
     
  4. tnevin225

    tnevin225 Road Train Member

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    And that's what happens when you don't have a header.:eek:
     
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  5. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Headache rack wouldn't have done a #### thing to stop that.

    That is what happens when 1) your load isn't properly secured and 2) you weren't paying attention to what was developing ahead of you and had to get on the brakes too hard.

    Had the load been secured, it wouldn't have moved, even with hard braking. If he'd been paying attention and been able to stop gradually, the load may have still moved if not properly secured...just not with as much force. It sent beams THROUGH the cab, out onto the pavement ahead of him. An extra 1/4" sheet of aluminum wouldn't have done a #### thing.
     
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  6. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    Anytime you have Beams-Tubing or That not too popular fabricated metal (You know the cr@p not too many guys want stacked on wood and cannot use chains cause of paint).....You Gotta drive like its not secured...... Always paying attention in front of you.....

    Too many Drivers Forget what they have behind them..Get Lazy then Thru the Sleeper come the beams

    Yeah I Know I know...Its extra work to focus harder....CHARGE MORE THEN!!!
     
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  7. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    Just wondering if a thin layer of rubber across the wood could have helped? Granted it looks like the lost the top layer that didnt have wood on it or anything that would push on the middle of the pile. Other than the side squish.
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  8. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    All a header would of done is make more debri to pick up.
     
  9. thejackal

    thejackal Road Train Member

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    ####...that happened to me, I'd quit driving.
     
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  10. Raezzor

    Raezzor Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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    Meh, those aren't "beams" that went through his cab. It some kind of folded sheet metal looks like. Doubt it's all that heavy, at least compared to those actual I beams he's hauling. Most likely it was sitting loose at the top of the load in between beams and didn't have enough (or any) securement touching it. A headache rack MIGHT have helped, but for sure better securement would have.
     
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