CLARK COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — Thursday at approximately 5:13 pm, troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg responded to an overturned semi on the interstate ramp from I-265 WB to I-65 SB in Clark County. The preliminary investigation revealed the semi-tractor and trailer loaded with two steel coils was traveling west down the ramp, when
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ASCENSION PARISH, LA (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Louisiana State Police) — Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A arrested 55-year-old Freddie Jackson Jr. of Harvey for DWI following a fiery crash that closed I-10 westbound for several hours in Ascension Parish. The crash occurred as Jackson was traveling westbound on I-10 in a 2007 Freightliner. Jackson’s truck struck the concrete construction barriers
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NASHVILLE, TN (TruckingNewsNow.com) — Hundreds of attorneys and paralegals, specializing in Truck Accident law, spent three days listening to and learning from experts during the ATAA’s annual symposium. The ATAA — or Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys — is a national safety organization comprised of attorneys and experts dedicated to keeping the roads safe through effective policymaking and litigation. Founded
Read moreNASHVILLE, TN (TruckingNewsNow.com) — From analyzing telematics to learning the best techniques for deposing experts in a trucking crash case, nearly 300 attorneys from across the United States are meeting in Nashville this week for the annual Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) symposium. Founded by nationally renowned Truck Accident Attorneys Joe Fried and Michael Leizerman, the ATAA promotes safety
Read moreBATON ROUGE, LA (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Louisiana State Police ) — Shortly before 2:00 am on September 19, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a two vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 10 westbound west of LA 73 in Ascension Parish. The crash took the life of 51-year-old Dean Critten of Marrero. The initial investigation by State Police
Read moreWILDER, IDAHO (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Idaho State Police) — On Thursday, September 13, 2018, at approximately 2:22 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash on US95 at Jacks Road, three miles north of Wilder in Canyon County. David Austin, 71, of Nampa, was northbound on US95 in a 2014 Volvo semi pulling a single trailer, preparing to make a left
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WASCO COUNTY, OR (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Oregon State Police) — On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at approximately 1:50 AM. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report a single vehicle commercial truck crash on I-84 near milepost 74. Preliminary investigation showed the commercial motor vehicle was east bound in the slow lane when it drifted off the roadway, impacted
Read moreIDAHO FALLS, ID (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Idaho State Police) — On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at approximately 9:32 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash on US20 at milepost 383, in Island Park. Shad Swink, 44, of Moab, Utah, had turned onto US20 from a side road and was in the turn lane, attempting to merge into eastbound traffic.
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YAMHILL COUNTY, OR (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Oregon State Police) — On September 7, 2018 at approximately 5:00 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a log truck that had run off the road on Hwy 22 W near mile post 20. Investigation reveals that a 1992 Peterbilt truck, operated by Ronald Lee TAYLOR (81) of La Grande,
Read moreLANSING, MI (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Michigan State Police) — Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers will be conducting inspections at weigh station facilities and rest area locations throughout the state with a focus on braking components. This enforcement operation is part of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week and will take place throughout North America Sept.
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