Propane-Carrying Tanker Semi Overturns on U.S. 64, Prompting HazMat Response and Mountain Truck Route Shutdown in Western North Carolina
JACKSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — A tractor-trailer hauling propane overturned Wednesday morning along U.S. 64 in Jackson County, shutting down a critical mountain truck route and potentially keeping the highway closed for several days, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the semi was traveling west near Rhody Lane when it ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a guardrail, went down an embankment,...
Whiteout Conditions Spark 17-Vehicle Pileup With 5 Semis as Patrol Car Is Struck on Southbound I-196 Near South Haven, Michigan
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — A large pile-up involving about 17 vehicles, including five semi-trucks, forced the closure of southbound Interstate 196 near South Haven on Tuesday as responders worked through hazardous conditions along the lakeshore.
Michigan State Police troopers from the Wayland Post confirmed the crash and said in an afternoon update that no serious injuries had been reported. MSP also noted that an unoccupied patrol vehicle was struck during the chain-reaction crash.
As of...
Hays County Jury Awards $46M to Parents After Truck Driver Fatally Runs Over Oilfield Worker at DeWitt County Well Site
HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS — A Hays County jury has awarded $46 million to the parents of Andrew West, an oilfield worker who was run over and killed at a DeWitt County well site in 2019, finding a truck driver and his employer negligent in the fatal incident.
According to case details reported in court coverage, jurors found truck driver Gerald Walker and John Dotson Trucking responsible for West’s death, assigning 90% of the blame to Walker and 10% to the trucking company. Jurors also...
Local Driver Delivers Meals and Gas to Stranded Motorists During I-20 Winter Standstill in Lincoln Parish
LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA — As winter weather left motorists stranded along Interstate 20 in Lincoln Parish Tuesday, one local resident stepped in to help drivers stuck in the cold by hand-delivering meals and gasoline near an I-20 exit.
Greg Terrell, who lives near the interstate, said he took action after seeing drivers trapped in freezing conditions and said his own background as a professional driver pushed him to help.
“There’s something God put the spirit on and...
Snowy Roads Blamed for Multiple Semi Crashes in Summit and Lake Counties as Delays Build on I-76 and I-90
NORTHEAST OHIO — Several semi-truck crashes snarled traffic across the region Tuesday as wintry weather, ongoing snowfall, and cold temperatures created hazardous road conditions in Summit and Lake counties, officials said.
In Summit County, video obtained from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) appears to show two separate semi-truck crashes along I-76 West. The footage shows a semi already lodged in the guardrail, indicating an earlier crash in the area, before capturing...
Two Semis Crash Through Same Guardrail on I-76 in Summit County 30 Minutes Apart; Second Narrowly Misses First
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Two separate semi-trucks crashed through the same guardrail and into the woods along I-76 westbound in Summit County Tuesday, with the second wreck happening just over 30 minutes after the first and narrowly missing the already-crashed truck, according to reports.
The first crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on I-76 West after CR-18. Just over a half hour later, a second semi-truck crashed through the same guardrail in the same area and nearly struck the first semi...
Oil Tanker Overturns in Stonington, Spilling 300 Gallons of Hydraulic Fluid, Causing I-95 Delays
STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT — An overturned oil tanker crash shut down Interstate 95 northbound Tuesday morning near Exit 91, prompting an environmental response after officials said roughly 300 gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled onto the highway shoulder.
Photo credit: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Connecticut State Police said the crash, involving a tractor-trailer, happened before 7 a.m. and initially no injuries were reported. Troopers urged...
“It May Look Wet, But It’s Ice” ISP Warns as Overturned Semi Blocks I-465 Northbound on Indy’s West Side
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — An overturned semi-truck and trailer shut down multiple lanes of I-465 northbound on Indianapolis’ west side late Monday morning, leaving traffic squeezed past the wreckage as crews worked an extended cleanup in dangerous cold-weather conditions.
Photo credit: fox59
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reported the crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. on I-465 northbound between Rockville Road and Washington Street. Several lanes were...
Virginia State Police Respond to 506 Crashes After Weekend Ice Storm With 38 Injury Wrecks and Two Fatal Crashes
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Virginia State Police say they have responded to more than 500 crashes statewide as dangerous snow and ice from a weekend winter storm continues to impact road conditions across the Commonwealth.
State police said the storm moved in on Saturday, Jan. 24, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain that quickly turned to ice. Officials warned the icy conditions may linger for several more days due to continued frigid temperatures.
As of 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, VSP...
Hundreds Stranded on I-20 in North Louisiana Start Moving as Crews Clear Ice While Black Ice and Debris Still Threaten Drivers
LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA — Hundreds of motorists who were stranded for hours — and in some cases days — along Interstate 20 in north Louisiana are beginning to see relief as traffic slowly resumes, state and local officials said Tuesday, though dangerous conditions remain due to lingering ice, debris, and downed trees.
Photo credit: Louisiana State Police
Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker said late Monday that “hundreds” of drivers were stuck in frigid temperatures...
Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-85 South Near Concord Blocking All Lanes for Hours as Crews Work a Possible Leak
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA — A tractor-trailer rollover in Cabarrus County caused major delays Tuesday morning and forced a shutdown of Interstate 85 South near Concord as crews worked to clear the wreck and address a suspected fuel spill.
Officials said the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. near George W. Liles Parkway. I-85 South reopened just before noon, after being completely shut down in the area for several hours.
During the closure, traffic slowed significantly as drivers were...
Semi Driver Says He Moved Just Half a Mile in 8.5 Hours in the Freezing 20-Degree Ruston-Area Traffic Standstill While No Officers Checked on Drivers
RUSTON, LOUISIANA — A truck driver stranded in freezing conditions near Ruston says traffic barely moved for most of the day, leaving motorists stuck for hours with little indication of when help or relief would reach their stretch of roadway.
Jameyson MacDonald told KTBS he had been nearly motionless in his semi-truck, inching forward only slightly as vehicles remained backed up.
“I’ve moved literally half a mile in about eight and a half hours,” MacDonald said....
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