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Semi Truck Accident Turns Deadly In Southern Illinois

A man was killed in a tractor-trailer accident last Saturday while riding his motorcycle in southern Illinois. The semi was driven by David Johnson, 69, of Moline and was stopped at the intersection of I-64 and Illinois 1 in White County. The truck then turned northbound onto Illinois 1 for reasons that are as yet unknown.

More Tractor Trailer Accidents Across the Nation

A 72-year-old woman died after she was in an accident Friday in North Dakota. Barbara Mueller was driving a Ford Explorer north approaching a bridge, when she ran part of the cargo on a semi truck heading south. The driver of the semi truck was in a Freightliner semi, and had experienced engine trouble and broke down on the bridge. When he restarted his semi and began to proceed south along the highway, two vehicles approached the bridge.

More Semi Truck Accidents Occurring

A semi-truck accident has occurred on Interstate 15 at exit 108 and has blocked both lanes of traffic for more than three hours on Wednesday. Idaho State Police were forced to route traffic off the freeway at exit 108. Reports of the incident reveal that the driver was attempting to overcorrect, when the semi turned over on its side. Luckily, the driver was able to get out of his truck and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. He was later treated and released.

Semi Accidents In the News

More semi-truck accidents to report. First, a two vehicle accident has had the eastbound lanes of I-4 near Longwood closed for several hours. Florida troopers said that an SUV collided with a semi truck and ejected one person from the vehicle. There were multiple victims with minor injuries and at least one person died. The eastbound lanes of I-4 were closed because the tractor trailer spilled its fuel all over the roadway.

Semi Truck Accidents On The Rise

Two semi truck drivers were arrested in connection with the fatal crash this past week. Melissa Sandoval died last Thursday morning after her car was struck twice and forced into the median by a semi truck, which was also heading north. Sandoval's car then crashed into the rear trailer of another semi truck.

Tanker Truck Crash Shuts Down U.S. 220

A deadly tanker truck accident off of U.S. 220 in Roanoke, VA has left the interstate closed so cleaning crews could clean up the wreckage. Crews had to gain access to the site through Norfolk Southern Corp. property. Police spokesperson Aisha Johnson said that one body was found outside the truck and recovered from the scene. Nobody else was injured during the crash.

Truck Wreck Halts Traffic on LBJ Freeway

An accident on LBJ Freeway stopped traffic Monday during rush hour. The Texas Department of Transportation said three westbound lanes of the highway were blocked by tractor-trailer that jackknifed near Midway Road. Arrangements were made to move the large truck. Traffic going the opposite direction was slowed by curious onlookers and at the time of this writing, it is unclear whether any other vehicles were involved.

18-Wheeler Falls from a Dallas Overpass Onto a Car

At least two people were killed when a tractor trailer fell from an overpass in downtown Dallas and landed on a car and crushed it.

Another Semi Truck Accident Seemingly Due to Negligence

The driver of an 18-wheeler flipped his truck Monday afternoon while transporting a 126 foot man-lift, owned by Aerial Access Equipment, when the accident occurred. Nederland, Texas Police Sgt. David Odom said the truck was heading southbound when it appeared the truck veered towards the shoulder of the roadway which caused his load to shift thus forcing the truck onto its side.

Auto Accidents - Take Notes

One of the first things you should do after an accident is write down everything you can about your injury or accident, including details of your injuries and their effect on your daily life. These notes can be very useful if months later, it's necessary to pursue a lawsuit. Notes to remind you of the details of what happened, and what you went through, is both easier and more reliable than counting on your memory, not to mention more credible.