Troopers identify truck model in fatal hit-skip crash on Ohio Turnpike

Note to self - fill gas completely before leaving house.
That's terrible.

 

I see so many broke down 4 wheelers with people standing around next to the white line with there backs to the traffic totally unaware of the danger, especially with all the "texters" out there. On a side note, do ya notice how many truck drivers stop there trucks on the shoulder to pee or to look at a map? You do that one to many times and you're gonna have a car or a truck slam into the back of you. Pull to the nearest off ramp to do you"re business. Now carry on!

 

HHMMMM 2010 freightliner on the OTP let me help with some more clues - color white- base plate IL. - 3 letter co. name which is being changed at this very moment, also would like to tell the cops that searching video of freightliners with headlight issues is gonna be a long slog

 

And then pull into the traffic lane at 20mph!! When you pull off the freeway, you at least have the onramp to get back up to speed.

 

Our brother, Douglas C. Strand, was the person killed in a hit and skip accident on the Ohio Turnpike and our family is still devastated. He had picked up a boat in IL as a surprise for the family to celebrate his 57th birthday which was today (June 7) and was on his way back to NH when the accident happened. According to his credit card and when he bought gas, he would have had gas in his truck. We believe the weight of the boat may have changed the level of the gas, so it didn't reach the engine. He was an owner/operator of a tractor trailer with experience in pulling 53' trailers and hauling boats. He also had experience working with boats in the Coast Guard, as well as in boat school. He was using his own heavy duty pick-up truck and evidentially ran out of gas, pulled off the road, turned on his flashers, left his lights on, had his reflective vest/jacket on, and had emergency supplies in his truck. He was a caring person, believed in helping others, and appreciated the trucking community.

 

I am very sorry you are having to go through such a terrible ordeal. There is never any excuse for anyone to leave the scene of any accident. I am sure the authorities will eventually identify and apprehend the person responsible for the death of your brother. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

 

My god....how bad for this family etc...I thought there is a build date code inside alot of lights ....does Ohio Troopers know this I could be wrong but I hope there is something that can be done...


Be Safe Our There

Captain Dave

 

I guess all those cameras they have dont really do any good after all.