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I-80 near Grand Island, NE--Fatality

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Eaton18, Mar 8, 2013.

  1. Mar 8, 2013 #1
    Eaton18

    Eaton18 Road Train Member

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    3 of our drivers witnessed this accident. They said the pickup flew past them, then veered into and across the median, colliding with the big-truck. When the pickup struck the big-truck there was an instant ball of fire. They feared the driver of the big-truck was killed. However by the grace of God he survived. Sadly the pickup driver did not.

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  3. Mar 8, 2013 #2
    fr8wurx

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    Sad. Hope the truck driver is going to be ok.
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2013 #3
    OldDude50

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    Yeah I passed that spot this afternoon off the westbound right shoulder and thought there had been an accident with fire. Vehicles all gone but alot of tracks left behind.
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2013 #4
    NavigatorWife

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    Just wonder if they will ever be able to tell why. Thank goodness no one else was hurt. Prayers for all those involved.
     
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  7. Mar 9, 2013 #5
    fr8wurx

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    Asleep at the wheel, dropped his cell phone, dropped his coffee in his lap, trying to grab the bag of chips, just plain stupid. Take your pick, we will probably never know.
     
    fr8wurx, Mar 9, 2013
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