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Double fatal in upstate NY

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Offroad1978, Jan 18, 2019.

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  1. Jan 18, 2019 #1
    Offroad1978

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    Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - Two people were killed in a crash involving a tractor trailer, a car, and workers in a sewer on Friday morning in Rochester.

    The crash happened around 8:50 a.m. at Route 104 and Hudson Avenue. Traffic has been shut down in the area.


    James Hartman, public information officer for the Rochester Fire Department, said a tractor trailer was driving east on Rt. 104 when it went off of the highway near Hudson Avenue, went down an embankment and crashed into at least one light pole and one other vehicle.

    Two Monroe County employees were working in the area at the time, one of whom was inside a storm grate. As the tractor trailer came down the embankment, the worker who was above ground was able to get out of the way safely. The worker inside the sewer was hit by the tractor trailer and killed instantly while trying to escape. Troopers identified him as 30-year-old Jeffrey Farrell of Rochester.

    “Some of the senior firefighters said it was a very, very disturbing scene. It was very difficult. It was a very difficult thing to process, and it’s going to stay with people for a long time,” said Battalion Chief James Hartman with the Rochester Fire Department. “It’s such a once-in-a-career kind of call. There’s no way to prepare for something like this.”

    The driver of the tractor trailer, 58-year-old Tracy Premo of Palmyra, was pinned inside the rig. He died at the scene. The tractor trailer was operated by Leonard's Express, a trucking company based out of Farmington.

    State Police believe Premo may have suffered a medical emergency.


    Kenneth Johnson, CEO of Leonard's Express in Farmington, released a statement Friday afternoon after the crash.

    We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own drivers today, and the life of another individual, in the multi-vehicle accident that occurred this morning.We are a family at Leonard’s Express and our hearts are broken. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our colleague’s family and friends, and we share our sincerest condolences with all who are suffering this great loss including the friends and family of the other victim involved.We are unable to provide any details as it relates to this unfortunate event as authorities are managing the ongoing investigation.

    Continued at:Troopers identify victims in 'tragic' crash on Hudson Avenue
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2019 #2
    mjd4277

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    You can tell from the state trooper’s voice that even he was disturbed by the accident! The cab and the engine block was ripped off the chassis!RIP for both the driver and the worker.
     
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  4. Jan 19, 2019 #3
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    The trooper stated he just got to the scene. He didnt have all the information but you say he was distrubed by what exactly??
     
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    As one that has been to many accident scenes it only takes a glance to see the Carnage and loss of life. I would think that is what was disturbing..
     
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    Even the most seasoned LEOs will tell you they have seen accidents that have shook them to their core. And this accident was particularly gruesome,and from the looks of the wreckage of the truck I wouldn’t doubt it.
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2019 #6
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    I have been trained in first responder first aid.

    By your question I am going to assume you haven't yet had the "privilege" of being with another human being while they are in pain, and close to death.

    I have.

    It's not something to be cavalier about.

    PTSD is something that our military must deal with. EMT's and enforcement also have to deal with it. If you drive a big rig you may also encounter it.

    If you don't have any training in first aid, I STRONGLY encourage you to get training. I then encourage you to train yourself in being able to handle a triage situation.

    Triage means you ignore the screams of pain from folks that are going to die. You focus your attention on folks that will live because of your efforts.

    Folks that have been in the military know this. Cops and EMT's know this. PTSD is rampant in these folks.

    Please, don't downplay a police officer's personal response to a horrific scene. He or she will carry that for the rest of their days.

    Ever held the legs of a woman writhing in pain, while her husband was screaming after he was ejected and the car rolled over him? He didn't "make it". I sometimes still hear his screams.

    Don't ever question the emotional impact that first responders go through.
     
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    Socal Xpress

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    I guess my gripe was how can anyone know one way or another about the Trooper feeling any wich way based off of the media briefing.
     
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    Unless YOU have been in the middle of a triage situation, you don't have the right to second guess the "professional" response to that situation.
     
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    My orginal question was directed at mjd. No idea what you are reading into.
     
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    Assuming he did actually walk the scene. It would have never crossed my mind if he had. Based on how he conducted himself with the media.
     
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