Semi hits cop car, speeds off

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  2. REDD

    REDD The Legend

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    Looks to me the officer is at fault anyhow.

    The truck was already changing lanes when the officer came speeding up his blind side. I can see where the driver didn't see him & doesn't have a clue he hit him.
     
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  3. SmokeyCowboy009

    SmokeyCowboy009 Heavy Load Member

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    I dont know... couldnt quite tell if the driver had his signals on. and watched it again 2x and nope the driver did not indicate that he intended to move a lane over even if he was being gated by a 4wheeler
     
  4. Marksteven

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    I would want to see more footage then just that clip before making judgement. was the cop trying to get the trucker to stop prior to this incident?
     
  5. fallinangel

    fallinangel Medium Load Member

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    looks to me like the cop hit the semi i watched this clip about a dozen times and it looked like the cop hit the truck but as you know no matter what it will be pinned on the truck
     
  6. Emulsified

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    Truck probably didn't even feel it.
     
  7. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    looks like the truck driver had already moved into that lane partially and the cop was trying to sneak by..it didnt look like a whole lane width was open when the cop started around...
     
  8. IROCUBabe

    IROCUBabe Road Train Member

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    Unless the cop had his lights on, I say cops fault for passing on right.
     
  9. HopperHauler

    HopperHauler Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    That's what it looks like to me, too. Appears though the truck was already coming over the center line when the cop was still behind it.
     
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  10. Old Man

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    I don't think the truck was changing lanes, just couldn't hold it in his narrow lane against the Jersey wall.
     
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