August 18-Wheeler Truck Wreck News
August 30, 2011
I-40 Semi-Truck Crashes
Officials in Arkansas were called to an accident on I-40 between an 18-wheeler semi-truck and a vehicle which collided near mile maker 4. The 18-wheeler semi-truck is from Iowa. Officials were continuing to investigate the semi-truck accident.
I-40 Semi-Truck Wreck Leaves Driver Hanging Over Edge of Bridge
A 18-wheeler tractor trailer wreck left the driver fearing for his life as his semi-truck was hanging off the bridge. The accident occurred when the 18-wheeler lost control and went into the concrete barrier. The 18-wheeler semi-truck was left dangling of the edge of the bridge as officials had to come and rescue the driver. The driver of the 18-wheeler truck was injured and taken to the hospital.
August 28, 2011
I-40 18-Wheeler Accident Kills Motorcycle Rider
I-40 near Albuquerque had to be shut down Saturday because of a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler semi-truck. The accident occurred as the motorcycle tried to merge onto the I-40 and was pulled into the back wheels of the 18-wheeler tractor trailer and dragged for over a mile. The driver of the motorcycle was killed and the driver of the semi-truck was uninjured and unaware he was dragging someone till people got his attention.
August 12, 2011
Elderly Man Dies in 18-Wheeler Tractor Trailer Wreck
An elderly man in Axtell is dead after his car was struck by an 18-wheeler big rig truck. The man was making a u-turn when the 18-wheeler tractor trailer struck him. The driver of the 18-wheeler tractor trailer only suffered minor injuries. Officials continue to investigate the accident.
August 11, 2011
Hit And Run 18-Wheeler Truck Kills One On I-40
An accident which occurred on the I-40 near Burlington, North Carolina has taken the life of one and seriously injured another. Officials continue to look for the 18-wheeler truck which caused the accident. The wreck occurred when an 18-wheeler tractor trailer changed lanes which caused the vehicle in the next lane to be ran off the road, hit a fence, and overturn. The driver of the 18-wheeler tractor-trailer did not stop and kept driving. Officials are unsure if the 18-wheeler truck driver even knew he hit another car while changing lanes. Officials continue to look for the 18-wheeler semi-truck involved in the accident.
August 05, 2011
18-Wheeler Truck Wreck Closes Highway 7
An accident which occurred near Lufkin, Texas caused the closure of the state highway 7 early Friday morning as troopers tried to clean up debris. The wreck occurred when a moving van made an illegal u-turn in front of an oncoming 18-wheeler tractor trailer which was unable to stop in time. The impact of the wreck caused the 18-wheeler semi truck to roll on its side and spill out the logs which damaged a fence. No was one injured in the accident, but officials say citations may be issued once the investigation is completed.
August 04, 2011
Fort Worth 18-Wheeler Accident Killed Teenager
Officials are investigating a big rig accident which occurred just on the outskirts of Fort Worth, Texas which took the life of a McKinney teenager. The 18-wheeler wreck occurred around 1 a.m. when the big rig hit the median on Interstate 30. The 18-wheeler accident took the life of the teenager and seriously injured the father who was taken to a hospital. Officials continue to investigate what might have caused the 18-wheeler to hit the median.
Distracted 18-Wheeler Semi-Truck Driver Causes Massive Wreck
Officials in Montana were cleaning up the massive 18-wheeler wreck which occurred on Highway 87 in Montana. The 18-wheeler wreck occurred when the driver of the semi-truck crossed the center line and struck a car then a jeep heading north on 87. The 18-wheeler truck wreck caused the death of three people and also sparked a small grass fire on the East side of highway 87. The crash is still under investigation.
August 03, 2011
18-Wheeler Driver Killed In Tractor Trailer Wreck
An accident has taken the life on an 18-wheeler truck driver off of the I-55. The wreck occurred when the driver of an 18-wheeler was hit from behind by another 18-wheeler tractor trailer crushing the cab portion of the truck. The 18-wheeler truck cab was crushed and caused the death of the truck driver. The other tractor trailer driver was wearing his seat-belt and only suffered minor injuries.
I-10 18-Wheeler Accident Kills One
An accident which occurred in Orange County, Texas happened when a woman who was driving the wrong way on the I-10 crashed head on into an 18-wheeler tractor trailer according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The two Eastbound lanes were closed while crews tried to clean up the fuel. The driver of the 18-wheeler tractor trailer was injured and taken to the hospital. Officials continue to investigate the accident.
Oklahoma 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Kills Five
Officials are reporting the only survivor in the deadly Oklahoma 18-wheeler truck wreck has passed away from his injuries suffered in the accident. The accident occurred when an 18-wheeler truck hit the back of a horse drawn buggy on state highway 31 near Quinton. The force of the 18-wheeler tractor trailer striking the back of the buggy sent the passengers and the mules over 50 feet. No word from officials if the driver of the 18-wheeler will face charges.
August 01, 2011
I-40 18-Wheeler Tractor Trailer Wreck Kills One
The 18-wheeler semi-truck accident which occurred in Nashville Tennessee has taken the life of the driver of the pickup truck. The 18-wheeler wreck was reported early in the morning. The driver of the truck was believed to have been hit by the 18-wheeler causing the pickup to be crushed killing the occupant. The driver of the 18-wheeler semi-truck was uninjured and police say he will not be charged.
18-Wheeler Tractor Trailer Wreck Closes I-40
A 18-wheeler tractor trailer wreck occurred along the I-40 as officials were investigating what had happened. A big rig carrying cattle crashed and went up in flames as it injured several cows and backed up traffic near Galloway. Police are still investigating the scene.
