Bad News
#13
I'm shocked that the state police doesn't inform truckers of hazzards on the roads.
#15
Before I'd really beat up on the trucker it would help to know the whole situation. I'm sure he tried to stop or miss the HHR, but even in a brand new and perfectly maintained truck, a panic stop isn't pleasant or easy. Most truck drivers hold us "four wheelers" with a mixture of disdain and contempt, sometimes justly deserved. I have my CDL and while building my businesses I was the truck driver along with everything else. Nothing gets your attention more than having some goof in a car cut you off when you weigh 80,000lbs, your heart stops.
#16
If I was investingating the accident, I would check into possible medical issues with the driver. If he was a diabetic (I'm one), he could have had a low blood sugar episode, which could cause confusion and disorientation......
#19
Slow car in traffic often get struck from behind.
#20
Behind the wheel of a semi in some conditions this could happen very easy.
I have 20 years without a DOT preventable accident and over 1.5 million accident free miles.
I have been a professional witness and accident investigator.
I have every driver's license endorsement except passenger.
Every accident can and should be prevented.
If that HHR had been STOPPED...there is still no excuse to run into it!
As stated we do not know all the facts, but I see too many so-called truck drivers taking too many chances......this sort of accident is ALWAYS preventable!