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TRUCKER KILLED IN I-95 MISHAP
Tractor-trailer crash leaves driver dead, traffic stoppedDate published: 10/11/2007 BY ELLEN BILTZ A tractor-trailer driver was killed yesterday after his cab crashed into a concrete barrier, hit an embankment and burned. The crash caused a halt in southbound traffic on Interstate 95 at Exit 160 in Prince William County for about three hours during part of rush hour. However, restrictions on the HOV lanes were lifted during that time. Neither the driver nor the company he was working for have been identified because the man's remains were unidentifiable, said Sgt. Terry Licklider of Virginia State Police. "The cab burnt up and unfortunately so did he," Licklider said. The truck, which was carrying the barrel of a tank cannon, ran off the left side of the highway, hitting the concrete, then crossed three lanes, smashing into the guardrail and the embankment, about 2 p.m, Licklider said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation came to the scene to secure any explosive material, but none was found. Licklider said the Virginia Department of Transportation examined the Occoquan Bridge, on which State Route 123 runs, but no damage was found. "They just came to double check," Licklider said. The driver of the truck was the only person involved in the crash, Licklider said. Representatives from the U.S. Army also came to the scene because the barrel was Army equipment, but Licklider said the driver is not believed to be in the military. He said it is common for transportation of equipment to be contracted out, and the 3,500-pound barrel was hauled in a crate marked "ARMY." This accident is the sixth major crash involving trucks that have blocked traffic on I-95 since January. Ellen Biltz: 540/374-5424Email: ebiltz@freelancestar.com
Date published: 10/11/2007
We will never know
(posted by
DeeUtz68
, Oct. 11, 2007 10:17 pm)
We will never know what caused this truckers accident. Someone else could have cut in front of him going to slow and caused him to swear and run off the road. He could have had a heart attack, he could have fallen asleep. Only God knows. It's was an awful accident. Perhaps instead of blaming others on the road, we should learn to respect each other and remember truckers are people too! The desire to be on the road as much as anyone else.
Drive overnight only??
(posted by
wideopenspace
, Oct. 11, 2007 7:05 pm)
There are tons of trucks who do just that while you sleep ivosphere. Put in dedicated truck lanes completely seperated from the cars.
Agreed Keith, Feds say we must rest 10 hours, yet State's keep taking away parking for us as do developers buying up truck stops and putting in shopping centers.
Nice Big Tuna, with us all lined up in the right lane, how do you expect anyone to get onto the Interstate with a convoy of trucks blocking you?
Rest areas
(posted by
Keithj91672
, Oct. 11, 2007 12:48 pm)
If these Truck Driver has had a Place to pullover and get some Rest. There would be less Truck accidents on I-95, so if, you want see fewer accidents on I-95 talk to your Congressman or Congresswoman for more Trucker's Rest Stops areas. These drivers are being pushed to hard because of no Rest areas, And When the Truck Drivers does pullover for their Rest, The State Police, and other Law Enforcement Officers make them leave. So Give these drivers a break, they are working hard to deliver the goods Let them Get REST!!
Americans Do Not KNow How To Drive
(posted by
Einstein
, Oct. 11, 2007 10:51 am)
No training and a license for life! Driver's Ed? Please. Driving an automobile the is the most complicated thing most of us do in a day. yet we treat cars like extensions of our living rooms. In Germany, extensive driver's training is mandatory, as are first-aid and mechanics courses. It costs about 3,000 dollars to get a driver's license. Driving is viewed as a serious responsibility. German drivers are disciplined and focused The result: I feel safer on the Autobahn at 130 mph than I EVER do on I95.
Solutions already exist
(posted by
RescueRam3
, Oct. 11, 2007 10:05 am)
Long Island for example has expressways and parkways. Two parkways run east to west into the city. No trucks or trailers allowed. It has one expressway that runs east to west and is the sole route for trucks. It is a brilliant and extremly safe solution.
I for one am tired of being bullied on I-95 for only going 75 mph by some trucker who is in a rush. In NJ, a portion of I 95 splits into two sections, one for cars and trucks, one for cars only. But look at a map, we simply lack roads.
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