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I-70 in Indiana on Sunday, 4-truck chain reaction

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Miles Ohio, Aug 2, 2016.

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  1. Aug 2, 2016 #1
    Miles Ohio

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    I was heading from Ohio to Illinois on Sunday and passed this scene on I-70 eastbound at exit 115. Freeway was completely stopped, traffic was being directed off the exit and there was an 8 mile backup.

    The whole scene. Fourth truck is mostly hidden behind the fire engine:
    IMG_0400.jpg

    Trucks 1 and 2:
    IMG_0401.jpg

    Trucks 2 and 3:
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    Trucks 3 and 4:
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    And in case anyone is wondering, I was at a complete stop when I shot those photos.. traffic was stop and go due to both construction and rubbernecking.

    Here's the related news item:
    http://wishtv.com/2016/07/31/3-hurt-after-5-vehicle-crash-slows-i-70-in-henry-county/
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2016 #2
    Bakerman

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    So, the three trucks behind the stepdeck all had brake problems at the same time? Or was there black ice?
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2016 #3
    Miles Ohio

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    Apparently the fourth truck hit the third one so hard that it pushed them all into each other.
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2016 #4
    Bakerman

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    I see, he was trying to push them out of the way.

    Maybe he was on elogs and was running out of time! lol
     
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  7. Aug 2, 2016 #5
    tucker

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    I always get tailgated in single lane construction zones, I just slow down more and more...
    I guess they're going to have to mandate an OnGuard system in every truck.
    Or hire more State Police
     
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  8. Aug 2, 2016 #6
    Tropsnart

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    I bet the driver of the white volvo had his flip flop fall off as he brought his leg down off the dash while trying to mash the brake pedal.
     
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  9. Aug 2, 2016 #7
    driverdriver

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    Yep me too but the thing is I've dropped down to 55 in a 65 and the douche still wouldn't back off. Whether be construction zone or open road.
     
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  10. Aug 4, 2016 #8
    supersnackbar

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    There was another "stopped traffic" accident on I-74 west of Indy yesterday involving a propane tank. I want out of this area before I get rear ended.
     
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  11. Aug 4, 2016 #9
    Naptown

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    I want to know more about the KW on the stepdeck.
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2016 #10
    x1Heavy

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    What a mess. And they still have not expanded 70 to 3,4 or 5 freaking lanes. Cheapstakes.
     
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