Semi-Truck Driver Loses Flip Flop, Slams Into Pickup Truck On I-10
Story posted 2011.08.30 at 04:08 PM CDT
A semi-truck driver lost his flip flop while driving causing his vehicle to slam into a nearby pick-up which burst into flames Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened about 2 p.m. on Interstate 10 West about 1 mile before the Interstate 25 split near Las Cruces.
Investigators told KFOX14 the semi-truck driver, Thanh Tran Phong, lost his flip flop while driving.
He lost control of his semi, slamming into a pick-up truck driven by Jesus Carranza.
Carranza's vehicle burst into flames.
Carranza's injuries are unknown however he was transported to University Medical Center in El Paso.
It's not yet clear what charges Phong could be facing.
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Flip flop = bad time
Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by PackRatTDI, Aug 30, 2011.
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American-Trucker and Marksteven Thank this.
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Might need 2-3 different translators in court !!!!!
papa1953, misterG, American-Trucker and 1 other person Thank this. -
Thanh hit Jesus? Good Lord what did poor baby Jesus do to piss him off?
I think a life senance of pulling a Rickshaw for Thanh is in order!
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What was this Vietnamese guy doing driving in flip flops? I drive barefoot myself!
Seriously isn't there a regulation regarding footwear in the book? Or is that just common sense to wear regular shoes?
I used to have a pair of snakeskin (Water Moccasin) boots when I drove. Man those were some kick butt boots! -
Just because you can pull a rickshaw with flip flops on in Vietnam doesn't mean you can drive a CMV here in the states. There's a big differrence pulling 500 lbs of rice as opposed to 80000 lbs of freight. Sorry, no sympathy from me, put him in his rickshaw and send him back to Vietnam.
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dagnabit, now we're going to get DOT'd for footware?
(I prefer to go long haul with flipflops myself, then change to sneakers when I make a stop.)
How hard is it to PUSH DOWN THE BRAKE BAREFOOT!?!? If that don't work pull the trolly bar!
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I watched a team come in the T/A yesterday with sweatpants and flip flops on. Very professional looking.
mtnMoma Thanks this. -
Hmmm, I seem to recall rumors of one mega-co. very concerned with image sending out spies to report on their drivers. Which would be fine,,, if the same company gave a darn about the conditions of their trucks.Rascally Road Warrior and flightwatch Thank this.
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