Interstate 77 Fancy Gap Pileup - Several Fatalities

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  1. RobC

    RobC Bobtail Member

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  3. hawkjr

    hawkjr Road Train Member

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    I've been down that hill plenty of times scared out of my mind in the fog, only to see cars AND trucks pass me like it was nothing smh, I pray for everyone involved.
     
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  4. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Latest fatality count is 3.
     
  5. TRKRSHONEY

    TRKRSHONEY Heavy Load Member

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    Prayers for everyone involved. Accidents like this are horrific anytime, but when linked with a holiday, it seems to make it is even worse.
     
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    cc tanker Medium Load Member

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    some of the worst fog I have ever encountered has been here...this is a shame...I will be headed down that way tonight...thanks for post
     
  7. Epmtrucks

    Epmtrucks Medium Load Member

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    Please slow down, and leave yourself a way out! Do this everyday until it becomes the way you drive. You will find it less stressfull and you will save money, time and maybe a life.
     
  8. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    I'm glad I went through there yesterday evening instead of today...

    Lots of 4's driving like idiots on I-81 today, and not a cop to be seen anywhere. For some reason they like to barrel down the left lane until they get next to a big truck, then they slow down and match its speed. It's time that LaHood's gang set their sights on enforcement of laws where 4 wheelers are concerned and the idiot behavior of their drivers. And I'm not just talking about speeding.
     
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  9. Epmtrucks

    Epmtrucks Medium Load Member

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    Sport teams that play down to the level of there competition usually lose the game. You are a proffesional driver dont do the same. An ignorant nation will never be free! TJ. Raise up above your enviroment dont become part of it.
     
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  10. thecleaninglady

    thecleaninglady Light Load Member

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    AMEN to that! One of my biggest pet peeves is following distance! Especially in adverse weather conditions. My life and the lives of those around me are more important than anything!
     
  11. Sly Fox

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    Exactly. Never drive to the IQ of the other drivers. Drive the safest, most responsible way you can.
     
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