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I got this.

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by RedForeman, Sep 19, 2014.

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  1. Sep 19, 2014 #1
    RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    Just another in an endless series of miracle driving maneuvers that make you wonder just what was going thru that driver's head when he said, "I GOT THIS."

    http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/26575140/semi-truck-crushes-limousine-at-gas-pump

    I think this QT is the one just SW of the I-285/Buford Hwy exit. I've been to this one in my pickup. I can't imagine someone thinking it's a good place to bring a semi, regardless of the carnage in the news article.
     
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  3. Sep 19, 2014 #2
    stevep1977

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    Darwin called.....
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2014 #3
    snowwy

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    I'd like to know his plan for getting around the pillar
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2014 #4
    Raiderfanatic

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    You can't fix stupid......
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2014 #5
    Giggles the Original

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    yeah if that car hadnt been there, he was about to take out more than that....just WOW!!! i didnt listen, or see where it said, anyone hurt ?
     
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  8. Sep 19, 2014 #6
    RedForeman

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    Not sure why the linked video in the article has no audio. In the report on TV they said no injuries. Guess the limo driver was inside the store watching his livelihood getting mashed into the pump island.
     
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  9. Sep 19, 2014 #7
    201

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    Nice going. And the (qualified) driver shortage continues. Who knows, maybe his ex-wife was in the limo, sure did a number on it.:dontknow:
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2014 #8
    STexan

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    There's a new Loves south of Colorado Springs on I-25 that has the typical Love's sign you can see for a mile ... problem is it can not accommodate trucks and there is no easy turn-around or bypass option. A lot of truckers get their decision making and navigation skills well-tested there every day there :biggrin_2552:
     
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  11. Sep 19, 2014 #9
    Cowmobile

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    Whenever something like this happens the "driver" should be ticketed in every way possible and lose their cdl for life...
     
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  12. Sep 19, 2014 #10
    STexan

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    I'm not for certain, but I think this was one of those "automated, self-driving" trucks we've been hearing so much about. Apparantly it had a "software failure due to bad coding". Or it could be a "firmware" issue.
     
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