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2 dead after semi fails to stop for traffic on I-90 east of the Snoqualmie pass

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by 72MGBGT, Oct 18, 2011.

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  1. Oct 24, 2011 #11
    rookietrucker

    rookietrucker Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Two seconds is what I was taught. Something I don't see enough drivers doing is using their flashers when coming up on slow or stopped traffic.
     
    rookietrucker, Oct 24, 2011
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  3. Oct 24, 2011 #12
    Joescheppae Q

    Joescheppae Q Medium Load Member

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    Any idea on who makes said dog bed? It's a nice one. hope the doggie at least survived.

    Any word on the pete driver?
     
    Joescheppae Q, Oct 24, 2011
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  4. Oct 24, 2011 #13
    otherhalftw

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    That pet bed can be purchased at Sam's Club, COSTCO, and Pet Smart....and probably many others. They come in different sizes and colors too.
     
    otherhalftw, Oct 24, 2011
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  5. Oct 25, 2011 #14
    72MGBGT

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    According to another article I read:

    I haven't found any word on any charges filed against the driver yet.

    And for anyone curious, that crumpled ball of metal the deceased were driving in, was actually a Jeep Grand Cherokee. From the picture, I thought it was a smaller SUV, like a Kia or something.
     
    72MGBGT, Oct 25, 2011
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  7. Oct 25, 2011 #15
    snowblind

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    that is why the 14 hr rule is wrong let us break it up when we want so if you get tired you sleep worst than just late for stop
     
    snowblind, Oct 25, 2011
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  8. Oct 25, 2011 #16
    HFC

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  9. Oct 25, 2011 #17
    skibum_63

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    Wow talk about thread hijacking,,, this is a acceidant thread, not about buying pet beds
     
    skibum_63, Oct 25, 2011
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  10. Oct 25, 2011 #18
    THBatMan8

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    Who said anything about the 14 hr rule being the culprit? And you can break it up with a 8-2 split.
     
    THBatMan8, Oct 25, 2011
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  11. Oct 25, 2011 #19
    Saienga

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    Case in point about inattention:

    I was in the construction zone on I70 east of Indy the other day. I look right to check my mirror for clearance on the k-rails. I look back a half second later and Werner is all over his brakes. I was following at a safe distance, he wasn't. No real risk of contact between me and werner, but I had to stop fast enough that my load shifted...And all of that was only at 35mph.
     
    Saienga, Oct 25, 2011
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