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Blown tire results in head on collision

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Lepton1, Jul 8, 2018.

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  1. Jul 8, 2018 #1
    Lepton1

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    Elk City man killed in crash involving 2 semi-trucks on I-40, OHP says

    My brother got caught up in the backup after this accident on I-40 in western Oklahoma. It was a fiery mess.

    A blown tire shouldn't cause loss of control, IF you know how to deal with it. Getting ejected at impact was likely due to not wearing a seat belt. Two mistakes that cost that driver his life.

     
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  3. Jul 8, 2018 #2
    DTP

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    Narrator sounds like Dr. Phil lol
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2018 #3
    Jazz1

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    I have had 3 steer tire blowouts and never a issue. If you are paying attention you will get it under control immediately. Last was with 60k of fish on board. First back in '81 was with 42K explosives on board rounding a curve in NW Ontario.
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2018 #4
    STexan

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    Add enough speed to anything, anything is possible. Managing a blowout at 65 and managing a blowout at 75+ are two different matters.
     
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  7. Jul 8, 2018 #5
    Socal Xpress

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    Another driver gone to soon. Sounds like a very survivable accident if you wear a seatbelt. 3 seconds...... but now his family and friends get to bury this young man.

    RIP Driver
     
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  8. Jul 8, 2018 #6
    Lepton1

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  9. Jul 8, 2018 #7
    Calamity Jane

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    I had exactly one steer tire blowout in my multi decade career. Driving a Cascadia at max gross wt., driving north through the I-240/ I-40 junction in Memphis, TN on the east side at about 55mph in the hammer lane. RF steer tire; thought it was a right side drive tire at first. No theatrics; everyone gave me a wide berth and I pulled to the curb. $1,200 for a tire, wheel and road service.

    The situation depicted by the OP is sad, RIP Driver.
     
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  10. Jul 15, 2018 #8
    sxdime

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    Ask a car hauler about blowing a steer tire. I will almost bet they have been through it once. I personally have lost 2. Once at 70 mph and the other at just over 70 mph. You can keep control. RIP to the driver.
     
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  11. Jul 15, 2018 #9
    Dave_in_AZ

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    What makes car haulers more prone to this????
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2018 #10
    tommymonza

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    Ummm


    You should never have a steer blowout unless you hit debri


    Replace them every 2 years or 200000.


    Cheapest Life insurance policy out there
     
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