I-40 E of Nashville car crosses and head-ons semi

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Semi Crazy, Oct 18, 2012.

  1. Semi Crazy

    Semi Crazy Road Train Member

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    http://www.newschannel5.com/story/19851702/crash-blocks-i-40-east-in-wilson-county

    Looks like a Weener unit down there.
     

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  3. mamamullins

    mamamullins Medium Load Member

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    I just hope the individual air lifted is okay...because it would be really sad to lose another individual to a semi/car accident.
     
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  4. LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    Glad I'm on vacation. Looks like some extrication was involved.
     
  5. Weazz

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    Car looks like it took the hit pretty good.
     
  6. LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    Top shot isn't always the best. It could've been a glancing blow or just a bad photo shot.
     
  7. Scorcher21

    Scorcher21 Light Load Member

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    passed this today later on in the day. All I saw was Werner off to the side with his tandems a couple feet behind the trailer. I guess you can guess my first thought. Coming back the other way I saw the tracks through the median to the west bound lanes and drove over the still wet oil dry where west bound car in the east bound lanes met east bound truck. If the guy survives he is one lucky hombre. If your the Werner driver reading this i apologize for my initial thought. You did a fine job of not letting a horrible situation get worse.
     
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  8. LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    I-40 in Wilson County is one of the most dangerous areas I've ever seen. We have some serious accidents on that stretch of road.
     
  9. Semi Crazy

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    I'll second that. High speed and wide open, throw in some Tennesseans and look out!
     
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