One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Big Rig Crash
Tulsa, Oklahoma – September 25, 2013
A man was killed and a woman was critically injured Wednesday morning in an accident involving a big rig and a motorcycle. The fatal accident happened at around 10:30 a.m. on the eastbound side of U.S. Route 412. According to KY3, 19-year-old Jeremy Lawson of Alexander, Arkansas was killed and 21-year-old Lauren Nieto of Russellville, Arkansas was critically injured after their motorcycle collided with the rear section of a big rig. Authorities with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol say the big rig driver apparently did not see the motorcycle and pulled directly into its path. No word yet on whether charges will be filed. The crash remains under investigation.
24-Year-Old Woman Killed in Semi Accident
Gadsen County, Florida – September 21, 2013
A Tallahassee woman was killed on Saturday night after the passenger vehicle she was in rear-ended a semi trailer which had turned in front of it. The fatal accident happened on U.S. Route 90 and Commerce Boulevard. WJHG reports that 24-year-old Samantha Desiree Hamblen, a passenger in a pickup truck that collided with the rear section of a semi trailer, died of her injuries. The pickup driver, 65-year-old Johnny Melvin Mayo, sustained serious injuries. The semi driver was uninjured. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, charges in the crash are pending the outcome of the investigation.
Tire Flies Off Truck and Kills a Vehicle Driver
Merrimack County, New Hampshire – September 19, 2013
A large truck with an oversize load was heading southbound on I-93 around 8:00 a.m. when a wheel flew off, bounced across the median and struck an unmarked police cruiser. The wheel then ricocheted back into the southbound lanes, striking a vehicle and killing its driver. Forty-year-old Kerry Anderson-Baker was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck, driven by 51-year-old Allen Condon of Maine, was hauling a trailer with a modular home. It was being followed by an escort vehicle. Apparently, neither the truck driver nor the escort vehicle’s driver was aware that the wheel had come off the truck since they kept going. According to the Concord Monitor, “the Merrimack County Attorney’s office is considering criminal charges.”
Tractor Trailer Wreck Leaves One Dead, Six Injured
Suffolk, Virginia – September 18, 2013
A multiple vehicle crash involving two tractor trailers and several other vehicles left one trucker dead and six people injured. The accident happened at around 7:15 a.m. on U.S. Route 460 in Suffolk. Pilot Online is reporting that 48-year-old truck driver Thomas David Rush was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Three other people were taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where one person is still listed in serious condition. At this time, authorities are not certain what caused the crash. An investigation is underway.
Tractor Trailer Crash Kills Woman, Others Injured
Circleville, Ohio – September 11, 2013
A multiple vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer resulted in a woman dying and two other people sustaining injuries. The fatal crash occurred at around 1:20 a.m. Wednesday morning on Route 23. According to ABC 22, the tractor trailer started a chain reaction crash after hitting one passenger vehicle, pushing it into a second vehicle. The second vehicle then collided with an SUV that was stopped at an intersection. The driver of the first passenger vehicle, 42-year-old Amy Schneider of South Bloomfield, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people were taken to area hospitals. At this time, there is no word on whether charges will be filed, as the crash is still being investigated.
Ohio Politician Killed in Tractor Trailer Accident
Tallmadge, Ohio – September 6, 2013
A 42-year-old Kent man was killed Friday morning in an accident involving a tractor trailer. The fatal crash occurred on the westbound side of Interstate 76 near the Southeast Avenue overpass. According to The Record-Courier, Republican politician W. Roak Zeller was driving slowing for traffic ahead on I-76 when his vehicle was struck from behind by a tractor trailer. Zeller was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The tractor trailer driver has not yet been charged in the accident. No other injuries were reported.
Big Rig Driver Arrested After Accident Sent Three to Hospital
Allen County, Kansas – August 31, 2013
The driver of a big rig that caused a multiple vehicle accident in Laredo has been arrested. Three people were injured in the Friday morning accident, which occurred along Loop 20 and Saunders. According to Pro 8 News, 38-year-old tractor trailer driver Duane Robert Willette ran a red light and collided with two passenger vehicles. One of the vehicles was driven by 58-year-old Rosario Valenzuela, a city employee. Preliminary reports point to Valenzuela being ejected from her vehicle. She was airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio with serious head injuries. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were taken to a local hospital. Willette has been charged with reckless driving.
Man Killed After Rear-End Truck Accident
Allen County, Kansas – August 31, 2013
An accident involving a dump truck and two passenger vehicles has left a Hutchinson man dead and others injured. The fatal crash happened on Saturday at around 12:20 p.m. on U.S. 59. The Wichita Eagle reports that 58-year-old Daniel Joseph Hiemerman, driving a 2006 Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck, was waiting to make a turn on U.S. 59 when a dump truck rear-ended the pickup, pushing it into another passenger vehicle. Hiemerman was killed in the wreck. The driver of the other passenger vehicle was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
The accident is under investigation.
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Semi
Shoreview, Minnesota – August 20, 2013
A man was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a tractor trailer. The fatal accident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. on the 5500 block of Lexington Avenue in Shoreview, Minnesota. According to Minnesota Public Radio, the tractor trailer was heading north on Lexington when it struck the man. The victim, an adult male, has not yet been identified pending family notification. At this time, it is unclear whether charges against the driver will be filed. An investigation into the accident is underway.
Woman Dead, Another Seriously Injured in Semi Accident
Crane County, Texas – August 19, 2013
An Iraan woman was killed Monday afternoon in head head-on collision involving a semi. The fatal crash occurred on Highway 385 in Crane. Authorities say a semi, driven by Francisco Cardiel Junior, had a tire blowout, which forced the vehicle to cross over lanes into oncoming traffic. The truck then slammed head-on into a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Nidia Ofelia Hernandez. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger, 21-year-old Israel Moreno, was rushed to Lubbock Hospital with “incapacitating injuries,” according to News West 9.
Seven Dead After Tractor Trailer Slams Jeep at Interstate Speed
Roselawn, Indiana – August 15, 2013
Four children were among the seven people killed Thursday night in a crash that left a Jeep sandwiched between two tractor trailers. The tragic accident took place at around 10:00 p.m. on the northbound side of Interstate 65 just outside of Roselawn. According to NBC Chicago, the Jeep slowed behind a tractor trailer as the vehicles approached a construction zone. The driver of a second tractor trailer, who not see that traffic had slowed, rear-ended the Jeep at full Interstate speed, crushing the passenger vehicle between the two large trucks. “There’s no indication at the scene that the driver that rear-ended the Jeep ever braked,” said Indiana State Patrol Sgt. Tony Slocum. “There were no skid marks.”
First responders arrived on scene to find the Jeep engulfed in flames. Initially, authorities thought there were only two people in the vehicle. However, once the flames were extinguished, five more bodies were found. Killed in the crash was 27-year-old Lindsey Williams, 3-year-old Arielle Goldman, 5-year-old Yazmin Goldman, and 49-year-old Amado Mangual, all from Merrillville. Also killed was 5-year-old Jamin Osborne, 7-year-old Jasmin Osborne, and 35-year-old Yvette Williams, all from Atlanta, Georgia.
The accident remains under investigation.
Big Rig Crash Kills Three, Including 7-Year-Old
Texarkana, Texas – August 11, 2013
A 7-year-old boy was one of three people killed Sunday night in an accident involving a tractor trailer. The fatal crash occurred at around 2:00 a.m. on the eastbound side of Interstate 30 in Texarkana. According to The Daily Journal, traffic was slowed on I-30 when a tractor trailer slammed into a passenger vehicle, causing it to catch fire. Q’Xnstion Marcell Webb, 7, Lumvouris Webb, 43, and Charlotte Williams Webb, 52, were in the passenger vehicle. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. The tractor trailer driver, 22-year-old Johnathan Woodell, was uninjured in the crash. At this time, it is unclear whether Woodell will face charges. An investigation is underway.
Three Killed in Tractor Trailer Wreck
Lawrence Township, New Jersey – August 2, 2013
Two young children and their mother were killed Friday evening when the SUV they were in collided with a tractor trailer making an illegal U-turn. The fatal crash occurred at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Brunswick Pike and Darrah Lane in Lawrence Township. Authorities say Shaqwan Tisdale was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe with his wife Jamella Tisdale and her three children, Jaevon, Mellady and Jaden also in the vehicle. The family was behind the tractor trailer as it attempted to make an illegal U-turn and could not avoid a collision. The SUV ended up sliding underneath the trailer section of the truck, killing Jamella, 25, Jaevon, 9, and Jaden, 3 months. The tractor trailer driver, 45-year-old Richard Williams, has been arrested and charged with three counts of death by automobile. According to NBC Philadelphia, he is currently being held on $100,000 bail.
Pickup Truck Driver Killed After Being Rear-Ended by Tractor Trailer
Lowell, Indiana – July 31, 2013
The driver of a pickup truck was killed Wednesday morning after his vehicle was struck from behind by a tractor trailer. According to The Republic, the fatal accident happened on the northbound side of Interstate 65 near the Indiana Route 2 interchange in Lake County. Jim Uildriks, 52, was driving his pickup truck behind a tractor trailer that had stopped due to construction when his vehicle was viciously rear-ended by a second tractor trailer. The impact pushed Uildriks’s truck underneath the first tractor trailer. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Both tractor trailer drivers were injured and taken to nearby hospitals. The accident is under investigation.
Multiple Vehicle Wreck Sends Four to Hospital
Halfway, Maryland – July 25, 2013
A chain reaction crash involving a tractor trailer and several other vehicles injured four people on Thursday morning. The accident happened just before noon on the westbound side of Interstate 70 near Halfway, MD. According to the Herald Mail, the accident happened as traffic was stalled on I-70. The tractor trailer did not recognize the slowed traffic in time and was unable to avoid a collision with a Honda Odyssey van. The tractor trailer also hit a Chevy Cavalier, a Chevy Tahoe, a Toyota Highlander and a Jeep Cherokee. The Jeep was pushed into a second tractor trailer. Three people in the Jeep, including two children, were taken to a nearby hospital. It is unclear which vehicle the fourth victim was in. The accident is being investigated.
One Dead in Collision Involving Pickup and Tractor Trailer
Lake Wales, Florida – July 15, 2013
The driver of a pickup truck was killed Monday morning after a collision involving a tractor trailer. The fatal accident happened at around 6:00 a.m. on U.S. 27 near Penny Loop. According to The Ledger, the tractor trailer driver was attempting to pull out of a gas station across northbound lanes when it was struck by an oncoming pickup truck. The pickup driver, 33-year-old John Glynn Bourn of Fort Meade, was killed on impact. The tractor trailer driver, 51-year-old Ken Kessler, was uninjured in the crash. No word was given on whether charges will be filed.
Former Milton Police Chief Dead in Semi Accident
Janesville, Wisconsin – July 11, 2013
Terry Hawkins, former police chief of Milton, Wisconsin, was killed Thursday night after his vehicle was rear-ended by a semi. The fatal crash occurred at around 10:30 p.m. on Interstate 90. According to My State Line, Hawkins, 61, was sitting in traffic due to a previous accident when his vehicle was struck by the semi. Several other vehicles were also struck. Although the Wisconsin State Patrol are still investigating the accident, driver fatigue may have played a role in the crash.
Semi Truck Hit and Run Leaves Elderly Man Clinging to Life
Jacksonville, Florida – June 24, 2013
An elderly man on a motorized wheelchair was seriously injured after being struck by a semi truck on Monday morning. Witnesses say the man was waiting to cross the street at the corner of Pearl Street and 8th Street when he was hit. The semi truck, which was making a turn onto Pearl Street, had its rear tires jump the curb during the turn, striking the elderly man. He was knocked to the sidewalk, where witnesses say he was unconscious as the truck driver drove away. According to WOKV, the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Law enforcement is calling the accident a hit and run. They are encouraging anyone with information about the accident to call 1-866-845-TIPS.
Car Crashes into Jackknifed Big Rig, Killing 11-Year-Old
Princeton, Indiana – June 17, 2013
A car collided with a jackknifed big rig on Monday night, killing an 11-year-old girl and injuring three others in the passenger vehicle. The fatal accident happened on Interstate 64 just east of U.S. Route 41 in Princeton, Indiana. According to the Princeton Daily Clarion, a Schnuck’s delivery tractor trailer was eastbound on I-64 when it crossed the median and collided with an empty semi tanker, blocking lanes on the westbound side of I-64. In the aftermath of the semi collision, a 2001 Saturn driven by 36-year-old Brian Lewis approached the scene of the truck accident and could not avoid a collision with the delivery truck. Lewis, along with his wife and daughter, were hospitalized. Their other daughter, 11-year-old Katy, died in surgery Tuesday morning. The accident is being investigated.
Tractor Trailer Accident Claims Two Lives
Earle, Arkansas – June 17, 2013
An accident involving a tractor trailer left two people dead on Monday. The fatal accident occurred on U.S. 64 near Earle, Arkansas. Authorities say the driver of a tractor trailer crossed the center line and collided head-on with a truck, killing 70-year-old James Pitchford and 69-year-old Mattie Pitchford. The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured in the accident. According to the Republic, the accident happened during rainy conditions. The accident is under investigation.
Tractor Trailer Cited in Crash that Killed Two Bonnaroo Travelers
Murfreesboro, Tennessee – June 13, 2013
Two people on their way to the Bonnaroo Music Festival were killed early Thursday morning after their vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer. The fatal accident happened just after midnight on the eastbound side of Interstate 24 in Murfreesboro. Authorities say a previous crash on I-24 had traffic “slowed or to a stand-still.” A tractor trailer approaching the scene of the accident failed to see the slowed traffic in time and collided with multiple vehicles. One of the vehicles struck by the tractor trailer immediately became engulfed in flames, killing both occupants of the car.
The victims were identified as 28-year-old Brandon Wilson and 25-year-old Deja Morris, both from Indiana. The tractor trailer driver responsible for the accident, 40-year-old Stacey Colvin, has been cited for failure to exercise due care, according to the Tennesseean.
Two Dead, Two Hospitalized in Truck Accident
Roanoke, Virginia – June 12, 2013
Two people were killed and two others hospitalized on Wednesday night in a crash involving two tractor trailers. The fatal accident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. on Interstate 581 near the Valley View Boulevard exit. Authorities say a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash. According to witnesses, a Ford heading north on I-581 made an erratic maneuver into southbound lanes, forcing a southbound tractor trailer into oncoming traffic. The tractor trailer collided head-on with another tractor trailer, causing both vehicles to catch fire. A utility truck and a sport utility vehicle were also involved in the wreck. The Roanoke Times reports that the two deceased victims were the drivers of both tractor trailers. Two people were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries, though it is unclear which vehicle(s) the injured were in. An investigation is underway.
Driver Dead in Fiery Tractor Trailer Crash
McKenzie County, North Dakota – June 8, 2013
A collision early Saturday morning between a tractor trailer and a Hummer passenger vehicle left one person dead. The fatal accident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 85 in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Officials with the North Dakota Highway Patrol say the tractor trailer driver missed a turn on U.S. 85 and was backing the rig up when it was hit from behind by the Hummer. The impact caused the Hummer and the trailer section of the big rig to erupt in flames. The driver of the Hummer was killed. The Jamestown Sun reports that as of now, the victim has not yet been identified.
Tractor Trailer Accident Kills Two Paramedics and a Patient
Irwin County, Georgia – June 6, 2013
Two paramedics and a patient in an ambulance were killed on Thursday morning in a crash involving a tractor trailer. The fatal accident occurred on Georgia State Highway 32 in Irwin County, according to Fox News. According to authorities, a passenger vehicle was yielding right-of-way to the ambulance, which caused the tractor trailer to jackknife across the center lane and into oncoming traffic. The ambulance could not avoid a collision, and emergency medical technicians Teresa Ann Davis, 44 and Randall Whiddon, 56, were killed. Patient Charles Arvin Smith, 65, was also killed in the accident, which is under investigation.
Six Firefighters Injured in Crash With Tractor Trailer
Clayton County, Georgia – June 4, 2013
A crash involving a Clayton County fire truck and a tractor trailer left six firefighters injured on Tuesday night. The crash took place at around 7:00 p.m. at Old Dixie Highway and Central Avenue in Forest Park. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Clayton County firetruck was responding to a call with lights and sirens on, heading south on Old Dixie Highway when they approached a tractor trailer heading in the same direction. As the firetruck attempted to go around the tractor trailer, the driver of the tractor trailer attempted to make a left and collided with the side of the firetruck.
One of the firefighters had to be airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center for treatment. The other five that sustained injuries were taken by ambulance to local hospitals. None of the injured firefighters have been identified. An investigation is underway.
One Dead, Others Injured as Big Rig Slams Into Pickup
Johnson County, Kentucky – May 29, 2013
One woman was killed and four others sustained injuries in a crash involving a pickup truck and a big rig. The accident occurred at around 1:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 23. According to WKYT, a Chevy pickup truck pulling a trailer was turning off of Kentucky Route 201 onto U.S. 23 when it was struck by a big rig hauling coal. Authorities believe a man and a woman were riding in the bed of the pickup and were thrown from the vehicle in the accident. The woman, 36-year-old Maranda Martin, was killed. The man also in the bed of the pickup was seriously injured. Three other people inside the pickup also sustained injuries. The driver of the coal truck, however, was uninjured. An investigation is underway.
Grandparents and Two Grandchildren Killed in Car Accident
Ellsworth County, Kansas – May 28, 2013
An SUV rear-ended a stalled tractor trailer on Tuesday morning, leaving four people dead and another seriously injured. The accident happened at around 9:30 a.m. on the eastbound side of Interstate 70 just west of Salina, Kansas. According to ABC 7 News Denver, the disabled tractor trailer was on the shoulder of I-70 when a Cadillac Escalade collided with the rear section of the trailer. It is unclear whether the truck had an underride guard, which is designed to stop passenger vehicles from sliding underneath the trailer section of trucks in rear-end collisions. Killed in the crash was Kevin J. Dorrell, 54, and Debra M. Dorrell, 51, along with their grandchildren, Justin Turner, 15, and Joe Turner, 11. The lone survivor from the Cadillac was 9-year-old Jonah Turner, whom doctors expect to make a full recovery. Authorities say no one in the Escalade was wearing a seatbelt.
Trucker Killed After Being Struck by 18-Wheeler
Falls County, Texas – May 28, 2013
A trucker from Pearland was killed on Tuesday afternoon after being struck by an 18-wheeler in Falls County, Texas. The fatal accident took place just before 5:00 p.m. on the northbound side of Highway 6 near Reagan. According to KXXV, Phillip Lynn Henson pulled his truck onto the shoulder of the highway to check on his rig. As he was getting out of the truck, he was struck by another 18-wheeler. Henson was pronounced dead at the scene. No word was given as to whether charges have been filed against the driver of the 18-wheeler. An investigation is underway.
Wesley Chapel Man Killed, Family Injured in Dump Truck Crash
Tampa, Florida – May 21, 2013
A 61-year-old man was killed and his wife and granddaughter sustained serious injuries on Tuesday morning in a car accident involving a dump truck. The fatal crash happened at around 10:42 a.m. on Interstate 75 near State Road 56. Authorities say John Conrad Porter, 61, of Wesley Chapel, was driving his Hyundai southbound on I-75 when a dump truck pulled from the shoulder directly into his path. The Hyundai collided with the back of the dump truck, killing Porter. His wife, 58-year-old Mary Ann Porter, and his three-year-old granddaughter were airlifted to a hospital in Tampa. Mary Ann Porter is listed in critical condition. No official word has been given on the child’s condition. The Tampa Tribune reports that charges against the dump truck driver are pending.
Man Struck by Tractor Trailer on I-24
Clarksville, Tennessee – May 16, 2013
A man making repairs to an RV was killed Thursday afternoon after he and his vehicle were struck by a tractor trailer. The fatal accident took place at around 3:00 p.m. on Interstate 24 near Trenton Road. Authorities say 65-year-old Dale LaGrone was making repairs underneath the RV on the shoulder of I-24 when a tractor trailer struck the vehicle. LaGrone, a Temple Terrace, Florida resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the RV, 67-year-old Kenneth R. Nichols of Ridgefarm, Illinois, was hospitalized in the accident. According to the Leaf Chronicle, the Tennessee Highway Patrol issued traffic citations to the tractor trailer driver, but criminal charges will not be filed. The accident is still under investigation.
Utility Truck Slams into Bus Stop
Miami, Florida – May 15, 2013
Several people at a Miami bus stop were injured on Wednesday after a utility truck slammed into a bus bench. The accident occurred in the morning at LeJeune Road and Flagler Street. A witness to the wreck said the truck driver never stopped before colliding with the bus bench and a passenger vehicle. WSVN-TV reports that five people were taken to local hospitals, two of which were in critical condition. The Miami Police are investigating the crash.
One Seriously Injured After Big Rig and Pickup Truck Collide
Roosevelt, Utah – May 13, 2013
A 19-year-old man from Duchesne was seriously injured Monday after his pickup truck collided with a big rig. The accident occurred at around 12:10 p.m. on U.S. 40 in Roosevelt, Utah. Authorities say the big rig driver was making a left from Route 87 onto the eastbound side of U.S. 40 “without considering the proximity of oncoming traffic.” The 19-year-old driver of the pickup truck, who was heading eastbound on U.S. 40, was unable to stop his truck in time to avoid a collision. He was extricated by local firefighters and taken to Uintah Basin Medical Center. According to Desert News, a citation is pending for the big rig driver.
Truck Runs Red Light, Slams Into Three Vehicles
Tampa, Florida – May 11, 2013
A semi truck ran a red light and collided with three passenger vehicles on Saturday night. Three people sustained injuries not considered to be life threatening. The accident occurred at around 11:00 p.m. at the Bruce B. Downs exit ramp on Interstate 75. Authorities say 69-year-old truck driver Thomas Jonovitch exited I-75 and failed to stop at the red light on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Jonovitch then hit three passenger vehicles waiting for the light to turn, dragging two of the vehicles under the trailer section of his truck until it overturned. The drivers of all the passenger vehicles–37-year-old Francisca Ezeogu, 50-year-old Penny Seon, and 18-year-old Amy Skrzpaczak–were all taken to local hospitals. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Jonovitch has been cited by local law enforcement for failure to stop at a red light.
Woman Killed after Crash with Tractor Trailer
Hartford, Vermont – May 9, 2013
A woman driving a Subaru was killed on Thursday afternoon after an accident involving a tractor trailer. Patience Hutt, 40, was westbound on Route 4 in Hartford, Vermont when her Subaru was hit by an eastbound semi truck hauling an Equine Express horse trailer. Hutt was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured in the crash. According to the Valley News, it is uncertain at this time if either one of the vehicles crossed the center line prior to the collision. An accident reconstruction team from the Vermont State Police is investigating the crash.
One Dead in Crash Involving Several Tractor Trailers
Prairie County, Arkansas – May 8, 2013
At least one person was killed and three others were injured on Wednesday morning in a six-vehicle accident involving five tractor trailers and a minivan. The accident happened on Interstate 40 near mile marker 199. According to KATV7, a tractor trailer driver apparently did not see traffic slowed in front of him and slammed into another tractor trailer, starting a chain-reaction crash that ended up involving several other vehicles. The tractor trailer driver that started the chain of events, 60-year-old Carl Stark, was killed in the accident. The condition of the three injured victims has not been released. Authorities say the site of the crash was an area that has been under construction for over a year and is considered hazardous for drivers.
One Killed in Crash With Big Rig
Bakersfield, California – May 8, 2013
A crash between a passenger vehicle and an empty milk truck has left one man dead. The fatal accident took place early Wednesday morning on Wheeler Ridge Road and Laval Road near Interstate 5. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Toyota Celica was southbound on Wheeler Ridge Road when it was struck by an empty milk truck. The driver of the Celica, an older man, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to 23 ABC News, the man was from the Frazier Park area. His identity has not yet been released.
Two Dead After Big Rig Slams Into Multiple Vehicles
Columbus, Ohio – May 8, 2013
Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a crash involving two big rigs and three passenger vehicles. The truck crash occurred just after 9:00 a.m. on the eastbound side of I-70 in Columbus, Ohio. According to 10TV, traffic was gridlocked on I-70 for about four miles due to a tractor trailer that had caught fire earlier in the morning. A big rig driver approaching the scene apparently did not see traffic stopped in front of him and collided with a Pontiac Vibe, a Toyota Camry, a Nissan Cube and another big rig. Robin S. Jones, the driver of the Vibe, and Diana Schwab, the driver of the Camry, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The big rig driver and the driver of the Cube, J. Tara Wimble, were both taken to hospitals to treat injuries not considered life-threatening. The accident is under investigation.
North Carolina Man Killed After Head-On Crash With Big Rig
Winston-Salem, North Caronina – May 6, 2013
A man was killed on Monday after his vehicle was in a head-on collision with a big rig. The fatal accident happened at around 4:00 p.m. on U.S. Route 52 near Clemmonsville Road. According to My Fox 8, the big rig was southbound on U.S. 52 when it suddenly veered out of control and smashed through a concrete divider. The big rig then flipped over on its side in northbound traffic lanes, where it collided head-on with a 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by 41-year-old Kenneth Leroy Baum, III. The impact ejected Baum from the Impala and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The big rig also collided with a 2006 Ford and pieces of concrete from the accident hit a 2009 Mazda, though no one in those vehicles was hurt. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Public Safety Officer Struck and Killed by Tractor Trailer
Yuma, Arizona – May 6, 2013
Officer Tim Huffman of the Arizona Department of Public Safety was killed on Monday evening after his cruiser was struck by a tractor trailer. The fatal crash occurred at around 5:00 p.m. on Interstate 8. Authorities say Huffman and two other officers were investigating a previous crash, shutting down a lane on I-8 when a fast-moving tractor trailer approached the scene. Another officer, who was waving traffic along, was able to narrowly dodge the tractor trailer before it rear-ended Officer Huffman’s cruiser. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Officer.com, Huffman was a 14-year veteran with the department.
Two Truckers Killed in Head-On Crash
Varna, Illinois – May 1, 2013
Two truck drivers are dead after a fiery head-on collision on Route 89. The fatal accident occurred at around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Killed in the wreck was 47-year-old Carl Vanwy from South Haven, Michigan and 30-year-old Matthew Luna of Peoria Heights, Illinois. Vanwy was driving northbound hauling a tanker of ink and Luna was southbound in a single-axle straight truck. According to the PJ Star, both vehicles were completely destroyed in the collision and subsequent fire. Details of how the accident happened are not clear at this point as an investigation is in its beginning stages.
Man Killed, Five Injured in Disabled Car Crash
Myersville, Maryland – April 30, 2013
A man pushing his disabled vehicle along Interstate 70 was killed on Tuesday. Adam Gammon, 37, and his son were pushing Gammon’s disabled Chrysler 200 alongside I-70 with his daughter steering the vehicle. Gammon instructed his daughter to steer the car into traffic, around a disabled big rig when a Ford Taurus struck Gammon and his Chrysler, along with the disabled big rig and a pickup truck that had stopped to help. According to the Washington Post, Gammon was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. His two kids, along with two tow truck workers and the driver of the Ford Taurus were taken to a nearby hospital. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
18-Wheeler Strikes and Kills Motorcyclist
Lanham, Maryland – April 30, 2013
Law enforcement officials are looking for the driver of an 18-wheeler that struck and killed a motorcyclist early Tuesday morning. Timothy E. Halpin, 68, was riding his BMW motorcycle in the left lane of Interstate 95 when he lost control of his motorcycle and skidded out. Halpin slid into the path of an oncoming 18-wheeler. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to CBS DC, the truck driver did not stop to check on Halpin, instead kept on driving. Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to report any information that could help identify the hit-and-run truck driver. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Woman Lucky to be Alive After 170,000 Pound Beam Crushes Car
Portland, Oregon – April 23, 2013
A 170,000 pound beam being transported by a tractor trailer toppled off the semi as it traveled on Portland’s Marquam Bridge on Tuesday and crushed a passenger vehicle, causing it to catch fire.
KPIC reports that the beam, which was being hauled by the semi truck as it drove northbound on I-5 along the bridge, came loose and fell on 23-year-old Dana Buice’s car. A worker in charge of steering the rear wheels on the semi truck was able to pull Buice from her crushed car, which had become engulfed in flames after the crash.
Miraculously, Buice only sustained a cut on her hand in the incident. Mark Cole, the worker who pulled Buice from the wreckage, told reporters that the 23-year-old would have been killed or seriously injured if the beam landed only inches closer. Law enforcement has not released an official word on what caused the beam to roll off the semi. An investigation is underway.
Four Injured in Fiery Truck Accident
Skokie, Illinois – April 21, 2013
An accident involving a tractor trailer and two passenger vehicles left four people with injuries on Sunday night. The accident occurred in Skokie, Illinois on the Edens Expressway near Tower Road.
At approximately 9:10 p.m., authorities say a tractor trailer made an improper lane change and collided with a passenger vehicle. The tractor trailer then swerved and hit a second passenger vehicle, which remained stuck underneath the trailer section of the truck as it crashed into a wall and caught fire.
Two brothers, Ken and Daniel Hechtman, witnessed the crash and were able to extricate victims from both the burning truck and the passenger vehicle. A 10-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman sustained life-threatening injuries. A man and a woman, both 49-years-old, sustained injuries not considered life-threatening.
The Chicago Tribune reports that the tractor trailer driver was cited by law enforcement for an improper lane change, lack of insurance and failure to display a medical card and a log book. The crash is under investigation by the Illinois State Police.
Three Injured in Fiery Crash Involving Semi
Wyoming, Michigan – April 20, 2013
A crash involving a semi sent three men to the hospital just after midnight on Saturday. The crash occurred on the 4600 block of Clyde Park Avenue SW in Wyoming, Michigan. Authorities say a passenger vehicle with three individuals inside was heading north on Clyde Park Avenue when a semi pulled directly into its path. The passenger vehicle hit the semi and immediately caught fire. Witnesses to the crash were able to pull out driver Troy Milton and passenger Jacques Strong, both 24 years old. After fighting back flames for some time, authorities were able to pull the third passenger, 26-year-old Clarence Lewis, out of the burning vehicle. All three men were taken to a local hospital for treatment. According to Wood TV 8, the semi driver was uninjured in the accident. At this time, local law enforcement is investigating who was at fault for the car accident.
Woman in Critical Condition After 18-Wheeler Crash
Senoia, Georgia – April 17, 2013
A Wednesday evening crash involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle has left a woman in critical condition. The accident occurred in Senoia, Georgia on State Highway 16 near Harper Road at around 5:10 p.m. Authorities say 67-year-old Lynda Adcock was attempting to make a left turn in her Chevrolet Cobalt when she pulled into the path of an oncoming 18-wheeler truck driven by 50-year-old Jeffrey Williams. The 18-wheeler slammed into the Cobalt, leaving Adcock trapped inside her vehicle. Emergency responders were able to safely extricate Adcock, and she was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center where she remains in critical condition. The Citizen reports that at this time, no charges have been filed in the accident. An investigation is ongoing.
One Dead as Cement Truck Crashes Into Funeral Procession
Memphis, Tennessee – April 13, 2013
A woman was killed Saturday afternoon when an out-of-control cement truck crashed into multiple passenger vehicles traveling in a funeral procession. The fatal crash happened at Third Street and Shelby Drive in South Memphis. According to local law enforcement, the cement truck driver apparently failed to see the funeral procession in front of him and swerved unsuccessfully to avoid a collision. The truck collided with a Nissan Maxima then flipped over on top of a Chevy Colorado. A 49-year-old woman in the Chevy was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people in the Chevy were hospitalized and later released. According to Action 5 News, it is unclear if the cement truck driver will face charges. An investigation is underway.
Car Accident Involving Big Rig Leaves Two Hospitalized
Bloomingdale, Georgia – April 11, 2013
Two people were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries after the pickup truck they were traveling in collided head-on with a big rig. The accident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 80 and Jimmy Deloach Parkway in Bloomingdale, Georgia. Authorities say the big rig was heading east on U.S. 80, attempting to make a left turn when the driver pulled into the intersection, directly into the path of the oncoming pickup truck. Witnesses say both vehicles had a yellow light, and neither slowed down approaching the intersection. The two victims in the pickup truck were taken to Memorial University Hospital with serious injuries. According to the Savannah Morning News, charges may be filed pending an investigation by local law enforcement.
Truck Safety Coalition Urges You to Vote Against Truck Weight Increases
April 10, 2013
The debate is already gearing up in preparation for the 2014 Transportation Bill, with one of the most hotly contested debates centered around whether or not to allow heavier trucks on America’s interstate system. Many public safety organizations, including the Truck Safety Coalition, are against these weight increases because they pose safety issues to motorists, as well as environmental and infrastructure issues to the country and the world. Agricultural groups and the American Trucking Association are in favor of weight increases as they both stand to profit from trucks being able to haul heavier loads.
The Truck Safety Coalition is asking for your voice as both sides prepare for what is sure to be an intense debate on Capitol Hill. It is vital that those of us against heavier trucks make our voices heard. Please take a moment to vote using the link below and send a message to the people in Washington that the proposed weight increases pose a dangerous threat to our public safety, our infrastructure and the environment.
Clemson Graduate Killed in I-85 Truck Crash
Anderson County, South Carolina – April 6, 2013
A 23-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning when his Toyota Corolla was rear-ended by a tractor trailer. The crash happened just after 5:00 a.m. on Interstate 85 in Anderson County, South Carolina.
The Anderson Independent Mail reports that 23-year-old Cory James Payne of Easley, South Carolina was going around 60 miles-per-hour when he suddenly hit his brakes and was rear-ended by a tractor trailer driven by 38-year-old Brian Joye. According to local authorities, Joye tried to activate the brakes on his International tractor trailer but they failed prior to the collision. The impact caused Payne’s Corolla to catch fire. Payne, a recent graduate of Clemson University, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Local law enforcement officials are investigating.
New Jersey Turnpike Worker Struck by Big Rig
Robbinsville, New Jersey – April 4, 2013
A turnpike worker was struck and injured by a big rig Thursday morning. The accident occurred at a toll plaza at exit 7A in Robbinsville, New Jersey. Authorities believe the worker, an unnamed woman, was a supervisor at the toll plaza, though that report hasn’t been confirmed. She was transported to a hospital in Trenton and her condition has not been released, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia.
“We’re just praying she’s okay. It’s a very dangerous place to work out on these toll plazas,” said Franceline Ehret, President of a union that represents New Jersey toll collectors. An investigation into the accident is underway.
Illinois State Trooper Killed by Tractor Trailer
Chicago, Illinois – March 28, 2013
A 28-year-old Illinois State Trooper was killed on duty Thursday night when his squad car was hit by a tractor trailer. The fatal accident occurred at around 11:00 p.m. on Interstate 294 just south of Willow Road. James Sauter, 28, was sitting in his squad car on the southbound shoulder of I-294 when his vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor trailer. Both Sauter’s car and the tractor trailer burst into flames upon impact. First responders pronounced the 28-year-old Trooper dead at the scene. The United Van Lines truck driver was questioned by the police in the aftermath of the crash, and investigators are currently waiting on the results of a blood test. According to the Chicago Tribune, Sauter is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and his parents.
Logging Truck Accident Kills 16-Year-Old Girl
Kanawha County, West Virginia – March 26, 2013
A 16-year-old girl was killed and her mother critically injured after their Volkswagen Jetta collided with an out-of-control logging truck. The fatal accident occurred just before 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday night on Route 119 near the Kanawha-Lincoln County line in West Virginia. According to News Channel 3, the logging truck was southbound on U.S. 119 when it suddenly lost control and hit a concrete median. The truck ended up overturning and crossing over into northbound lanes, where it collided with the Volkswagen carrying 16-year-old Brittany Sowards and her mother. Brittany was pronounced dead at the scene, and her mother was rushed to CAMC General’s ICU after suffering critical injuries. At this time, it is uncertain what caused the logging truck to lose control. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the crash.
Troopers Looking for Tractor Trailer Driver Involved in Fatal Crash
Ector County, Texas – March 24, 2013
Two people lost their lives Sunday morning in a crash involving a tractor trailer. The accident occurred on Interstate 20 near West Odessa, Texas. Authorities say a westbound tractor trailer swerved left, forcing a Toyota Yaris onto the eastbound side of I-20, where it collided with a Toyota Camry. John Bailey, 62, the driver of the Camry, was killed in the accident, as was 69-year-old Asok Dubet. It is unclear if Dubet was riding in the Camry or in the Yaris. A 60-year-old woman in the Yaris was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. A woman in the Camry was also taken to a hospital, where she is listed in good condition. The driver of the tractor trailer left the scene of the wreck, according to KWES. Law enforcement officials are still looking for the driver.
Minor Injuries Reported in Capital Beltway Semi Accident
Bethesda, Maryland – March 19, 2013
An early morning crash involving a semi caused multiple injuries Tuesday morning. The accident occurred on the Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway, temporarily closing a busy stretch of road between Interstate 270 and River Road. At this time, it is unknown what caused the accident. According to ABC 7, a hazardous materials crew was called to the scene to clean up a spill from the semi. An investigation is underway.
Man Killed After Semi Hits Disabled Vehicle
Plainfield, Illinois – March 13, 2013
The driver of a disabled vehicle was killed early Wednesday morning after a big rig smashed into his car and another car. The chain of events leading up to the fatal crash began just before 1:30 a.m. when a 26-year-old man lost control of his 2006 Mazda on the Stevenson Expressway and collided with the median wall. The Mazda ended up disabled in the left lane of the Expressway without any lights on. Another motorist stopped to offer assistance to the 26-year-old man but before both vehicles could be moved, a big rig slammed into both vehicles. The driver of the Mazda was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he died a short time later. No one else was injured in the crash. According to CBS Chicago, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Killed in Accident With Box Truck
St. Augustine, Florida – March 7, 2013
A 49-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday night in a crash involving a box truck. The fatal accident occurred at around 9:00 p.m. on Highway 1 near the I-95 interchange. According to News 4 Jacksonville, the driver of the box truck was backing into a private driveway, blocking a northbound lane when two motorcycles collided with the truck. Motorcyclist James Convertito, 49, from Shelton, Connecticut, was killed in the accident. Another motorcyclist riding with Convertito, 51-year-old Leon Laquay, was taken to Flagler Hospital after suffering minor injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that charges are pending.
Firefighter Killed, Many Others Injured in Big Rig Accident
Hudson, Illinois – March 5, 2013
A firefighter was killed Tuesday night in an accident involving a big rig and several other vehicles. First responders were called to Interstate 39 in Hudson after a multiple vehicle crash occurred at around 9:45 p.m. An hour later, a semi hauling cars approached the scene of the accident and hit three first responder vehicles. According to WTVO, six Hudson County firefighters were taken to a local hospital where one of the firefighters was pronounced dead a short time later. The accident is under investigation.
Two Truckers Injured in Crash
Poughkeepsie, New York – March 5, 2013
Two tractor trailers collided Tuesday night on Interstate 87, sending both drivers to local hospitals. According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, the crash occurred at around 9:30 p.m. near the Saugerties exit. One truck driver, who sustained neck and back injuries, was taken to Kingston Hospital. The other was taken to Albany Medical Center. At this time, it is unknown what caused the accident. Authorities are investigating.
Tractor Trailer Accident Kills Six Members of Same Family
Elizabethtown, Kentucky – March 3, 2013
Six people in an SUV were killed Saturday morning in a fiery crash involving a tractor trailer. The fatal crash occurred just after 11:00 a.m. near mile marker 82 on Interstate 65. Authorities say the SUV slowed due to an accident when it was viciously rear-ended by the tractor trailer. The vehicle started to catch fire almost immediately, leaving six victims trapped inside.
Killed in the crash were driver James Gollnow, 62, and his wife Barbara, 62, along with Marion Champnise, 92, Sarina Gollnow, 18, Gabriel Zumiga, 10, and Soledad Smith, 8. Champnise was a family friend and both Zumiga and Smith were foster children. It is unclear at this time what relation Sarina Gollnow is to the family.
Motorists helped to remove a young boy and girl from the wreckage just as the fire began to blaze wildly. They were identified as Hope Hoth, 15, and Aidian Ejnik, 12. Both are foster children. Two other passengers in the SUV sustained serious injuries after being ejected from the vehicle after the collision. According to USA Today, the driver of the tractor trailer is cooperating with authorities. An investigation into the crash is underway.
At Least One Injured in Multiple Vehicle Crash
Worcester, Massachusetts – March 1, 2013
An accident involving a tanker truck and multiple passenger vehicles left at least one man injured Friday afternoon. The accident occurred on Route 12 in the early afternoon. Authorities say a southbound passenger vehicle lost control and hit three vehicles before a northbound tanker truck collided with the out-of-control vehicle. The driver of the first passenger vehicle was trapped in his car and had to be removed by emergency responders before he was rushed to a local hospital. His condition and identity are unknown at this time. According to 7 News Boston, the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
One Dead, Several Others Injured in Big Rig Accident
Phoenix, Arizona – February 28, 2013
An accident involving a big rig and multiple vehicles left one person dead and several others injured. The fatal accident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning on Interstate 10.
Authorities say a big rig crashed and flipped onto its side, laying across the median separating eastbound and westbound lanes on I-10. Another passenger vehicle then collided with the big rig, causing an explosion that witnesses say reached about 100 feet in the air. The driver of the tractor trailer was killed in the fiery accident.
CBS News reports that several people in other passenger vehicles suffered injuries in the crash and ensuing fire. An investigation is underway.
Man in Critical Condition After Being Rear-Ended by 18-Wheeler
Niceville, Florida – February 27, 2013
A 21-year-old man was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition after his vehicle was viciously rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. The accident occurred at around 6:00 a.m. on Interstate 10 close to Mile Marker 68.
News Channel 7 reports that Devin Brent Ellis Ferrante, 21, was westbound on I-10 when his pickup truck was rear-ended by the 18-wheeler, pushing both vehicles into some trees off the side of the interstate. According to witness of the wreck, Ferrante had his hazard lights on and was driving very slowly prior to the collision. An investigation is underway.
Semi Accident Leaves One Dead
Panola County, Texas – February 26, 2013
A woman was killed Tuesday morning after her car collided with a tractor trailer that had run a stop sign. The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of FM 2517 and FM 699 just south of Carthage.
According to the Longview News, Mona Guilbeau was driving her Chevy Impala northbound when a westbound tractor trailer failed to obey a stop sign at the intersection, causing a collision. Guilbeau, a longtime employee at Carthage ISD, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The accident is under investigation.
One Killed, Two Others Injured in Semi Accident
Overlea, Maryland – February 21, 2013
A man changing a tire to a pickup truck on the shoulder of Interstate 695 was killed Thursday morning after a semi struck him and collided with the pickup. Two people inside the pickup truck were also injured in the accident.
The Washington Post reports that the semi was eastbound on I-695 when the accident occurred near the Belair Road exit at around 5:30 in the morning. At this time, it is unknown what caused the collision. The accident is under investigation.
Chain Reaction Crash Kills Four, Injures Nine
Montrose, Georgia – February 6, 2013
Four people were killed and nine others were sent to local hospitals Wednesday morning after a chain reaction crash involving more than two dozen vehicles. The fatal crash occurred on Interstate 16 at around 8:10 a.m. In total, the crash site covered roughly a quarter of a mile and involved 27 vehicles, including seven tractor trailers. Authorities were working to determine what caused the sequence of events leading into the accident. So far, poor visibility seems to be a likely cause, as weather forecasts indicated heavy fog was to be expected in the area. A controlled burn was sanctioned near the crash site on Tuesday, so investigators will be looking into whether the burn continued into Wednesday morning, adding to the poor visibility. According to The Huffington Post, the deceased were identified as Michael Jarome Smith of Covington, Jeff Moore of Effingham County, and Clayton and Josephine Warnock from Dublin.
Big Rig Driver Implicated in Deadly Crash
Montgomery County, Indiana – January 19, 2013
Police say a distracted big rig driver is responsible for an accident that killed a 24-year-old man. The fatal accident occurred on Saturday just before 8:00 a.m. on Interstate 74. Authorities say a Chevy Impala had pulled onto the shoulder of I-74 to change drivers. Hugh H. Guild, 24, had left the back seat to take over driving the Impala when the big rig smashed into him and the vehicle. The big rig driver later told law enforcement officials that the lens of his glasses had fallen to the floor and the accident occurred when he reached down to pick it up.
Sheldon P. Nez, 21, who was in the front seat of the Impala when the collision occurred, was taken to a local hospital with head injuries. According to RTV6, the big rig driver, Max M. Jackson, has not been cited. An investigation is ongoing.
Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Crash With Dump Truck
Marion County, Florida – January 15, 2013
A motorcyclist is in critical condition at a local hospital after a crash involving a dump truck. The accident occurred Tuesday at around 6:40 a.m. at the intersection of Northwest 63rd Street and Northwest Gainesville Road. Marion County Sheriff’s officials say a dump truck making a left turn onto Northwest 63rd Street pulled directly into the path of 22-year-old motorcyclist Joseph Phillip Romero. Romero collided with the dump truck and was pinned under one of the front wheels of the truck. According to the Ocala Star-Banner, he was taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center where he is currently listed in critical condition. Blood was drawn from the truck driver immediately following the accident. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Multiple Tractor Trailers Involved in Accident
Greensboro, North Carolina – January 14, 2013
Two tractor trailers and three passenger vehicles were involved in a crash that sent four people to the hospital. The accident occurred at around 6:00 p.m. on the southbound side of Interstate 83, not far from Highway 220. Law enforcement officials say one of the tractor trailers lost control and overturned, slamming into another tractor trailer. Three cars then ran into the debris left by the tractor trailer collision.
According to WXII 12 News, four people sustained minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals. Charges against one of the truck drivers are pending. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Armored Truck Crash Leaves Two With Serious Injuries
Tucson, Arizona – January 10, 2013
A taxi driver and another man sustained serious injuries on Thursday morning in a crash involving an armored truck. The truck accident happened at the intersection of East Grant Road and North Richey Boulevard in north Tucson.
Authorities say the armored truck was heading west on East Grant Road when a taxi pulled out from a stop sign at North Richey Boulevard. The truck slammed into the cab, sending the taxi driver to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Arizona Star reports that the passenger in the cab sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries in the crash. The driver of the armored truck and a passenger suffered minor injuries. An investigation into the armored truck crash is underway.
Woman Critical After Collision With Big Rig
Allegan County, Michigan – January 7, 2013
An unhooked trailer in the middle of an intersection in Martin Township caused a car accident that left one woman critically injured. The accident occurred at around 5:48 a.m. at the intersection of 124th Avenue and 6th Street. Authorities say the trailer section of a big rig was blocking the roadway when an Otsego woman, driving a Jeep Cherokee SUV, collided with the trailer. Julie Ann Harrington, 45, was pinned in her car until emergency responders were able to extract her from the wreckage. According to Michigan Live, Harrington was rushed to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital where she remains in critical condition. The local sheriff’s department is currently investigating the crash.
Pedestrian Killed in Semi Accident
Orlando, Florida – January 3, 2013
A 53-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed on Thursday morning in a hit-and-run accident involving a semi truck. The fatal accident took place at around 7:00 a.m. on Landstreet Road and Trussway Boulevard. Law enforcement officials say 53-year-old Vincent Callaghan was crossing Trussway when the semi truck, making a left from Landstreet, struck Callaghan and ran him over. The driver of the semi left the scene of the accident without stopping to help Callaghan. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the semi driver, 32-year-old Stephen Cospite faces pending charges in the traffic fatality. An investigation is ongoing.