No sympathy

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Flat Earth Trucker, May 14, 2021.

  1. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I'm a straight white male. I'm racist by default according to the media! :biggrin_2559:
     
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  3. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    :p

    :D
     
  4. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i remember that accident, i just forgot how many years ago it was.

     
  5. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I don't think the guy has even had a trial yet.
     
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  6. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    He may have pleaded guilty.
     
  7. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    It's completely possible he didn't think it was serious enough to possibly wreck the truck in an escape ramp. Maybe he thought he could make it to a flat, or maybe he was completely freaking out and missed the ramp. How are we supposed to know?
     
  8. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    If you watched the video, you find out that he did make it to a flat, all the while crossing lanes of traffic in an erratic manner.

    It's like he snapped and was out to cause as much damage as he could.
     
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  9. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    I remembered that it looked like he was on a flat, which was why I suggested that, but wasn't 100% so I didn't commit to it by saying " he may have thought". Lots of people are absolutely terrible in crisis situations and erratic behavior can be attributed to a mind that's confused and searching. Like I said we may never know exactly. I do know that chosing the escape ramp is not an easy thing. They are known to completely destroy truck and trailer and I imagine many drivers would want to avoid it if possible.
     
  10. Rideandrepair

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    The whole language requirement has never been enforced. The DOT, Texas DMV should also be sued IMO.
     
  11. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    I fully subscribe to that point of view.
     
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