Commercial Truck Accident

Published on: July 10, 2012

Florida Teens Crash into Truck Leaving 2 Dead 1 Injured

by Stephen Bilkis

Two 18-year old, Wellington, FL, girls were killed and an 18-year old male was injured, March 30 as their vehicle crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer, sources told a rep. The truck accidentoccurred at approximately 9:40 p.m.in Glades, FL, as the teens approached the intersection of County Road 880 from eastbound Southern Boulevard. It was at this precise moment that a tractor-trailer hauling lettuce was crossing that intersection. The teens drove into the rear corner of the semi-trailer, and the Toyota Camry rolled over and the front passenger section of the vehicle where the two teens were riding was severely damaged.

A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) spokesman revealed to a reporter that although the investigation into the crash is continuing, they have discerned some facts in the case. The teens were miles away from where their parents thought they were. The truck driver from Long Island did not stop at the accident scene. The 72-year old truck driver was stopped at about 10:30 p.m. in Marion County and stated that he was unaware of the accident. The FHP troopers who inspected the semi-trailer stated that marks on the trailer were consistent with damage from the crash. Troopers did state that it is possible that the truck driver did not know of the crash.

The surviving teen from Brooklyn was airlifted from the crash site to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he was being treated for non-life threatening injuries, sources explained to a doctor. His injuries were not as severe as was originally thought.

Published on: July 2, 2012

Crash Saves Truck Driver’s Life

by Stephen Bilkis

An apple a day may or may not keep the doctor away, but the crash of an 18-wheeler saved the life of the man who was driving it. A reporter has learned that a truck driver is alive today because he wrecked his truck. On a busy highway just outside of Reading, PA, the cab of a semi sat atop a concrete barrier after the driver had blacked out due to a piece of an apple becoming lodged in his throat. At some point when the tractor-trailer struck the concrete barrier, the driver’s chest struck the steering wheel and the piece of apple dislodged and exited the man’s mouth.

A policeman in Queens was told by investigators that police found a chunk of an apple on the truck’s dashboard. They also stated that doctors backed up the truck driver’s statement that the crash had caused performed the Heimlich maneuver on the driver.

The truck driver was transported to the local hospital where he was treated for bruises, minor cuts, and a fracture in his back.

Published on: June 29, 2012

Truck Crash a Total Mystery

by Stephen Bilkis

A car wreck is shrouded in mystery as a man fights for his life in the aftermath, reports a station . A 69-year-old man was found lying beside a truck and trailer unit on the street leading from J.Swap Tauranga Quarries, says the witness.  

The truck accident happened on a public road leading to the quarry off Kaitemako Rd in Welcome Bay somewhere around 9am yesterday, are the initial reports from a source.  

A Tauranga South police acting Sergeant said there were no witnesses to the accident, although they are still combing the area to see if someone will stand up in this case. It will help to solve this mystery in a timely manner, so anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.   

Published on: June 24, 2012

Bus and Semi Collision Leave One Dead

by Stephen Bilkis

A reporter has learned that a tractor-trailer and a tour bus have collided Saturday. The result of which has left a 75-year old woman dead due to the extent of her injuries. The senior was pronounced dead at the scene.

The tour bus was traveling east on state Highway 33 at approximately 7p.m. Saturday evening, the man reported. The tractor-trailer was traveling north on County Highway P, when the two vehicles collided at the intersection of the two connecting highways. The bus then reportedly flipped twice before sliding into a ditch.

The 52-year old bus driver was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital, while the surviving passenger, also 75-years of age, was transported to Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, due to their injuries. The 30-year old truck driver and his 30-year old passenger were also transported to Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital.

Published on: June 21, 2012

13-year-old girl killed in a truck-related accident

by Stephen Bilkis

A 13-year-old girl’s parents have just received the tragic news of her death, after she had been identified at a hospital following a devastating crash Friday afternoon, explained a witness.

The young girl was reportedly in an Oldsmobile with her band instructor and two other band students. They were on their way to a local store to purchase additional supplies for an upcoming school band event.

According to people standing nearby, the Oldsmobile was driving north on a local street and turned west onto the Interstate 70 east ramp when it was unexpectedly struck with fast force by a semi tractor. The semi was allegedly moving south on the local street when it sideswiped the car.

Published on: June 16, 2012

Failing brakes cause a truck accident that injured at least three people and closed traffic lanes for most of the day Sunday

by Stephen Bilkis

The scene was all too common on I-70 Sunday. The road was closed most of the day because of an truck accidentinvolving an 18 –wheel truck and an unsuspecting SUV, said a witness.

The truck appeared to have been driving out of control according to local authorities when it’s brakes failed and slammed into a Chevrolet Trailblazer causing it to roll over on its side.

Passengers in the SUV were all injured to some degree. One of the passengers had to be cut out of the truck and had serious injuries. The other two passengers were left with only minor injuries but were sent to the hospital for observation according to police.

Published on: June 11, 2012

Out of control lumber truck collides head on with a passenger bus and kills 25 people

by Stephen Bilkis

47 people were traveling to a bowling event in a passenger bus Sunday when a lumber truck slammed into them. At least 25 people were killed in the accident, according to police and more than 20 people were seriously injured.

Witnesses said the truck driver might have been distracted when he lost control around a curve before swerving into the passenger bus.

“Often times, after a thorough investigation, it becomes clear that the driver was distracted with something right before an accident,” the police explained, “So many of these accidents could easily be avoided.”

Published on: June 9, 2012

Police officer saves man’s life at the scene of a terrible truck accident

by Stephen Bilkis

“I first noticed a fire on the road. When I went near, I saw a man lying there and diesel was leaking from an overturned truck. As a result of the collision, both the vehicles had caught fire. There could have been a blast in the vehicles. I rushed towards the man and pulled him away from the spot, and called a PCR van,” said the police officer, which also heads up anti-terrorist operations at Daryaganj police station.

The truck driver speeding and then slamming into the bus allegedly caused the accident, which happened at a busy local crossing on Friday, said a witness.

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Published on: June 1, 2012

Semi truck crash closes major Interstate for several hours Sunday

by Stephen Bilkis

Sunday afternoon a semi truck driver lost control of his vehicle causing an accident that would leave the Interstate closed for several hours The driver reportedly was driving eastbound when he lost control and slammed into a concrete barrier. The force from the truck knocked down and moved five concrete barriers, which left the truck across the other side and in the other lanes of the roadway.

“This scenario is very dangerous always,” said one police officer. “Luckily nobody was hurt this time.” He added.

Sources said this type of incident often leads to multiple injuries and even death under the most desperate circumstances.

Published on: May 28, 2012

Truck company owner being charged for a truck accident that killed 19 people and injured eight others

by Stephen Bilkis

The owner of a truck company faces charges today for 19 deaths and 8 injuries in an accident involving his container truck.

A group of 25 people from New York City and Staten Island, who were traveling in a party bus to a wedding party, were unsuspectingly hit by a large container truck. The minivan was sideswiped and turned over, according to a witness.

19 of the people in the van died on impact according to police reports. Fire trucks and ambulances came quickly to the horrific scene and began to cut people out of the vehicle.