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Fatal run under by 4 wheeler I-40 TN

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Semi Crazy, Apr 15, 2012.

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  1. Apr 15, 2012 #1
    Semi Crazy

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    http://www.newschannel5.com/story/17453641/fatal-bellevue-crash-closes-i-40

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    Posted: Apr 14, 2012 9:42 PM CDT
    Updated: Apr 14, 2012 9:42 PM CDT

    NASHVILLE, Tenn.- A deadly crash in Bellevue kept a portion of I-40 east closed for almost four hours Saturday night.
    The crash was near exit 196, close to the Old Bellevue Mall. Investigators believe the driver of a Jeep ran into the back of a semi-truck killing the driver of the Jeep instantly. Police are still looking into exactly what caused the crash.
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2012 #2
    AM77

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    and all that happened on the shoulder?:biggrin_25521:
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2012 #3
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    ...and here I thought the semi trailer was giving birth to a baby jeep.:biggrin_25513:

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  5. Apr 15, 2012 #4
    CondoCruiser

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    Joking about a death?


    Looks like a lawsuit to me.
     
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  7. Apr 15, 2012 #5
    capfiremedic

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    Quick, call Dewey Cheatham & Howe!
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2012 #6
    MNdriver

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    having had this happen to me,.... Mine was not fatal though.

    It's the most scary thing I can think of happening to a driver. Getting into a serious accident.
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2012 #7
    SmokeyCowboy009

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    Another reason why the ICC bumper needs to have a mandated upgrade to strengthen them and make them a bit lower to avoid more problems like this.

    Oh and ban all cell phone use by 4wheelers. they are the worst offenders not us.
     
    SmokeyCowboy009, Apr 15, 2012
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    windsmith Thanks this.
  10. Apr 15, 2012 #8
    The Bird

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    Now just watch the TN HP cite the driver for being overlength...
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2012 #9
    monkeypuncher

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    No, but he is illegally parked.
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2012 #10
    RedRabbit

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    Im about to start working for the company that owns that truck.... Im sure there is going to be a safety lesson durring orientation where that gets brought up. Will keep you posted.
     
    RedRabbit, Apr 16, 2012
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