All articles tagged with #tractor trailer crash
A wreck on I-85 Northbound in Kannapolis, NC trapped more than 100 vehicles for about five hours, with 30 tractor-trailers involved. The National Guard, firefighters and Highway Patrol responded, and the interstate reopened around 9 p.m.
A truck driver died after his tractor-trailer crashed through the concrete wall and plunged into the Delaware River from the Delaware Memorial Bridge; his body was recovered from the river after a rescue operation, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Virginia authorities have determined that a Tesla operating on Autopilot was speeding before crashing into a tractor-trailer, resulting in the death of the Tesla driver. This is the third fatal incident since 2016 involving a Tesla using Autopilot and colliding with a crossing tractor-trailer, raising concerns about the safety of the partially automated system. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating the crash, while the National Transportation Safety Board has called on Tesla to limit where Autopilot can operate and improve driver attention monitoring. Tesla's website emphasizes that Autopilot is meant to assist drivers and not drive the vehicle autonomously.
Virginia authorities have determined that a Tesla operating on Autopilot was speeding moments before a crash with a tractor-trailer last July, resulting in the death of the Tesla driver. This incident raises concerns about the safety of Tesla's partially automated system and its appropriate operating conditions. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating the crash, as well as conducting a broader probe into Autopilot. The investigation revealed that the Tesla was traveling 25 mph over the speed limit and had warned the driver to take control of the vehicle. The truck driver initially faced charges but they were dropped due to the Tesla driver violating the speed limit. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board has called on Tesla to limit where Autopilot can operate and implement better systems to ensure driver attention.
The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office in Virginia has determined that a Tesla Model Y was operating on Autopilot and speeding before colliding with a tractor-trailer last July, resulting in the death of the Tesla driver. This incident marks the third fatal crash since 2016 involving a Tesla using Autopilot and running underneath a crossing tractor-trailer, raising concerns about the safety of the partially automated system and its appropriate operating conditions. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating the crash, as well as conducting a broader probe into Autopilot. The investigation revealed that the Tesla was traveling at 70 mph in a 45 mph zone, and the driver had ample time to brake and avoid the collision. The NTSB has previously called on Tesla to limit where Autopilot can operate and implement better systems to ensure driver attention.
Interstate 75 in Marietta, Georgia, has reopened after a tractor-trailer crash blocked all lanes for several hours. The crash caused heavy traffic backups, but the situation has now been resolved. It is unclear if there were any injuries or how many vehicles were involved in the incident.
A collision between a truck and another vehicle on the exit 86 ramp of Rt. 15 southbound in Hartford, Connecticut, has resulted in the closure of the highway and ramp. State police are investigating the crash, and there is no information available yet regarding injuries or the cause of the collision. Commuters are advised to avoid the area, and the duration of the cleanup is unknown.
The northbound lanes of the West Virginia Turnpike have been closed due to a tractor-trailer rollover crash, causing traffic disruptions.
A tractor-trailer crashed with another vehicle on Interstate 79 near Neville Island, causing the major highway to close in both directions. Two people were transported to the hospital, and their condition is currently unknown. The road remains closed, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
A tractor-trailer carrying granite crashed on I-95 North in Providence, causing traffic delays during the morning commute. No injuries were reported, but several vehicles were damaged. The lanes were reopened by 8 a.m.
Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 81 North in Sullivan County, Tennessee, after a Freightliner tractor-trailer failed to slow down for slowed traffic and crashed into four other vehicles. Two passengers in a Dodge Caravan, aged two and one, and the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado were injured. Charges are pending against the driver of the Freightliner. The crash caused delays on I-81 North and nearby state routes.
Interstate 81 northbound in Roanoke County, Virginia, is closed at mile marker 140 due to a tractor trailer crash. The closure of the north left lane, right lane, and right shoulder is causing traffic delays, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Two people were killed in a tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Anderson County, South Carolina. The victims, identified as Tracina Young and Frederick Styles, were traveling north on I-85 when they collided with another tractor-trailer that was experiencing mechanical issues. Both victims were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
A tractor-trailer crash on Route 17 in Mahwah, New Jersey caused lemons to spill all over the highway, resulting in the closure of all lanes for much of the day. The trailer portion of the vehicle rolled off and landed in the southbound lanes, while the truck also hit an Audi on the opposite side of the highway. The drivers of both vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals. The highway reopened in full by the evening, and authorities were on-site to inspect damage and assist with traffic.
A crash involving two tractor-trailer units has partially closed I-395 in Putnam, Connecticut. Serious injuries have been reported, and the Department of Transportation has advised motorists to seek alternate routes. The collision has also caused fluids to leak from one of the vehicles. No further information is currently available.