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Driver Killed After Striking Bridge In Jonesboro Arkansas

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by mjd4277, Jun 27, 2017.

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  1. Jun 27, 2017 #1
    mjd4277

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  3. Jun 27, 2017 #2
    buddyd157

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    well it was as set of pups, may have been a linehaul driver coming near the end of his nighttime shift. i worked linehaul as well and it was not uncommon to be at work for about midnight (depending on one's seniority) and be getting back before 12 noon time. falling asleep could have been what happened.

    RIP driver.
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2017 #3
    Gunner75

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    Looks like he might fell asleep
     
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  5. Jun 27, 2017 #4
    haz-matguru

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    I'm not sure of how this happen but maybe the camera will tell it. Its sad the driver lost his life in this accident. But there have been a lot of trucks and bridge accidents in the past 1yr. Either in direct hits with tractor, low over pass bridge strikes, or trucks taking on bridges that there to heavy for.

    Semi driver dead after truck strikes Jonesboro overpass, explodes
     
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  7. Jun 27, 2017 #5
    Big Don

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    Very sad.
     
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  8. Jun 27, 2017 #6
    tucker

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    Could have been because of elogs
     
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  9. Jun 27, 2017 #7
    gnaunited

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    YRC doesn't run elogs yet. Quit stirring the pot.
     
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  10. Jun 27, 2017 #8
    Razorwyr

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    Wouldn't matter, still ultimately falls on the driver. Be an adult, if you're tired don't drive.
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2017 #9
    MACK E-6

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    I saw the title and though a YRC should be smart enough not to top a trailer, but I see he hit the support. Sounds like a microsleep.
     
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  12. Jun 27, 2017 #10
    Roberts450

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    No skid marks in the grass so they ether fell asleep or had a medical issue. At any rate RIP driver. :(
     
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