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Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by JonJon78, Oct 23, 2019.

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  1. Oct 23, 2019 #1
    JonJon78

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    This was at the intersection of 49 & Indiana Toll Road in Chesterton, Indiana... I'm guessing the red truck realized he needed to get over 2 lanes to enter the tollway and didn't see the container truck? Couldn't get a picture of the front side... 20191023_153331.jpg 20191023_153337.jpg 20191023_153344.jpg
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2019 #2
    lovesthedrive

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    I would say it is more likely the red truck felt he could muscle his way in and block the container truck. Road aggression?
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2019 #3
    stayinback

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    Probably not much damage-

    They shoulda moved the trucks by the Toll Booth somewhere to Not invite ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!

    When the Cops show up- It all becomes a "he said she said" and someones getting a ticket (or both) to pay.

    Move that mess somewhere quiet- Exchange info- And Get going.
     
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  5. Oct 23, 2019 #4
    JonJon78

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    They had 3 tow trucks on scene. Looked as if the container truck was pushed into the flatbed in the turning lane.

    If I get hit by another truck I will not move until police are on scene. No way.
     
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  7. Oct 23, 2019 #5
    mjd4277

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    GK Express is out of Selma,California. Their driver OOS rate is above the threshold,and after this accident it isn’t going to get any lower.
    https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/SMS/Carrier/2571471/Overview.aspx?FirstView=True
     
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  8. Oct 23, 2019 #6
    wndrwtr

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    more like "my time is more important than yours"..LOL
     
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  9. Oct 23, 2019 #7
    Just passing by

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    Well, there's a truck driver that's definitely not obsessed with his mirrors. :rolleyes:
     
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  10. Oct 23, 2019 #8
    Dave_in_AZ

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    This a pretty classic "Was it worth it?"
     
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  11. Oct 23, 2019 #9
    mjd4277

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    Ask him that after he gets the tickets from the Indiana State Police!lol
     
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  12. Oct 23, 2019 #10
    stayinback

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    For What? I couldn't see much of anything to require a wreckher.

    We have a little slogan here, If your involved in a crash,And the vehicles can move- Get that C H I T off the road and on the shoulder or in a parking lot somewhere......

    Don't Invite Attention (Cops,Businessmen with expensive cameras,News Media-Nosey Joe Shmoes)
     
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