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Maryland state trooper killed in I-95 crashLAUREL, Md. – A Maryland state trooper kil

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by coco18, May 21, 2011.

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  1. May 21, 2011 #1
    coco18

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    LAUREL, Md. - A Maryland state trooper killed in a crash on Interstate 95 may have been pursuing a speeding motorcycle when his vehicle struck the back of a tractor trailer early Saturday, state police said.


    Police said a witness reported being passed by a speeding motorcycle and then a state police vehicle, which the witness said struck the back of a tractor trailer. Trooper First Class Shaft Hunter, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 2:40 a.m., state police said.


    The tractor-trailer driver told investigators he had pulled to the side of the highway to check on directions. He was not injured. He said he was driving from Aberdeen, Md. to Virginia with a load of household bleach, state police said.


    The accident closed southbound I-95 until about 8:30 a.m. while an investigation was conducted.
    State Police Superintendent Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan said Hunter, who had been on the force for 11 years, was the 43rd state trooper killed in the line of duty.


    "TFC Hunter was an outstanding trooper who was known for his dedication to duty," Sheridan said. "He died while working to keep our highways safe. He will be greatly missed by his family and his fellow troopers at the Waterloo Barrack and throughout the Maryland State Police."
    State Police said Hunter had not radioed in to report a chase, but that that is not unusual in the initial moments of an attempted traffic stop.


    Hunter, the father of six children ages 4 to 19, was born in Bridgeport, Conn., earned a criminal justice degree from St. Augustine College in Raleigh, N.C., and joined the Marine Corps after college, where he served from 1994 to 2000 before joining the state police.


    Gov. Martin O'Malley said the death was a tragic reminder of the risks of law enforcement.


    "I'm saddened by the news of Trooper Hunter's tragic death," O'Malley said. "This tragedy, particularly as it occurred on duty as Trooper Hunter worked to keep our highways safe, reminds us of the dangers associated with law enforcement and the risks they take on a daily basis to keep our state safe."


    video of the crash----> http://www.wbaltv.com/news/27974814/detail.html
     
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  3. May 21, 2011 #2
    48Packard

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    Condolences to the family.


    But I really dread to find out what potential problems lie in wait for the trucker.
     
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  4. May 21, 2011 #3
    walstib

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    Shaft Hunter???...You know he had to grow up tough...

    Sad for sure....
     
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    48Packard

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    Nothing left of the cruiser. Hope the trooper didn't suffer.

    But gawd-o-mighty...just what USA Truck needs...another catastrophic accident. Parked on the shoulder before the rest area.

    Man, I don't know...this just doesn't look like it's going to end well for anyone...
     
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  8. May 21, 2011 #6
    walstib

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    Since you can be legal and liable, I agree....
     
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  9. May 22, 2011 #7
    Grouch

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    When are truckers and drivers of 4-wheelers going to learn that you do not park on the shoulder of an Interstate? And again, truckers will fill up the shoulder of a ramp going into and out of a rest area, this practice is creating a very dangerous situation. I would not doubt that Maryland will pursue this to the fullest extent of the law and also the family of the dead trooper will probably take action against the trucker and USA and rightly so!
     
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    While I do not believe trucks should park on the shoulder, I do know that there is not enough parking for trucks anywhere in the northeast. This driver was not on the shoulder just anywhere. He was near a rest area which you all know has trucks near it on the shoulder. THAT IS WHAT A SHOULDER IS FOR. You do not DRIVE on a shoulder. Is it dangerous to park there? Yes. Does a trucker have a choice at 2:30 AM?
    NO.
     
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    walstib

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    If there were no NO PARKING signs, MD will share in the liability based on recent precedence:
    Lawson v. Safeway, Inc., A125209

    During the original trial, a jury apportioned 35 percent fault to Safeway and its driver, 35 percent to the State of California (for negligently failing to prohibit parking in that spot), and 30 percent to the driver of the pickup (Kite). The appellate court upheld that decision.
     
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    First let me also offer condolences to the family involved--this is horrible--BUT--befroe everyone goes screaming about parking problems--etc...I just want to ask this question?
    What if it was a broke down vehicle on the shoulder--what if it was your wife and kids--with a flat tire? Either way this is a bad situation--I am sure there will be massive repercussions for the driver and the company--but breakdown lanes are just that BREAKDOWN LANES--and are used for legitimate purposes--Maybe I am just getting old--But IMHO--these type of accidents happen all to often--So while everyone debates parking etc--I will use this to air one of my biggest pet peeves--HIGH SPEED CHASES--they never end well--nothing against this officer or any other--but sorry folks--after almost 40 years out here--I do not see the point--it justs puts to many innocent people at risk--especially in such a heavily traveled area--I do not see why trooper couldn't just run down the hammer lane with lights and siren--sure I know--they will not be able to pursue as quickly--people do not move quick enuff etc-
    Just a thought--again my heart goes out to this man's family
     
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