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Garbage Truck Runs Over, Kills Woman in Houston

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Being homeless is no doubt a tough situation. Finding safe places to sleep can be a challenge. A parking lot is not a good option. Vehicles go in and out of parking lots and it can be hard for them to see people in the way. Unfortunately, many homeless people are killed while they… Read More »

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18-Wheeler’s Loose Tire Hits, Kills Person

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Driving down the freeway can be scary in a lot of ways. You could hit a wayward pedestrian. You could collide with someone who cuts in front of you. You could get stuck in snarling traffic. You could also get hit and killed by loose items. The last one may seem like an unlikely… Read More »

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Man Dancing On Semi Truck Is Knocked Off, Killed

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Semi truck accidents can happen in a number of ways. One way a person can get killed is by dancing on one. Yes, this stupid stunt did actually happen. A man was killed after jumping onto a truck’s trailer, dancing on it, and getting knocked down when the truck went under a bridge. The… Read More »

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1 Killed In Dump Truck Accident

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Driving behind a slow vehicle can be frustrating, especially when you’re already running behind. Many people speed and cannot slow down in time. Some try to pass illegally. Others do pass legally but lose control. All of these situations can lead to a serious accident. This situation led to a deadly rear-end accident for… Read More »

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Amazon Truck Driver Killed In Jackknife Accident

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Weather conditions can make driving dangerous for Houston residents. Rain can make the freeways treacherous, especially for semi truck drivers. Sadly, wet conditions in Houston led to a deadly crash. The fatal semi truck accident occurred in the early morning hours of March 15 in the 7500 block of N. Sam Houston Parkway. A… Read More »

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Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Accident

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Garbage trucks are useful vehicles, but you sure don’t want to crash into one. A garbage truck is a big and bulky vehicle that can weigh more than 20 tons, so a collision with one can be deadly. Sadly, this was recently the case in Houston. A woman was killed after crashing into a… Read More »

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Semi Truck Driver Arrested After Deadly Crash

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Semi trucks are large vehicles that help transport goods from one place to another. While these trucks are necessary for the economy, they need to be driven properly. A driver who is intoxicated, reckless, speeding, or inexperienced can cause serious or even fatal injuries to others. Sadly, this was recently the case in Houston,… Read More »

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Semi Truck Collides, Loses Load Near Downtown Houston

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When a semi truck is involved in a crash, many things can happen. Not only can it collide with other vehicles, but it can lose its load, causing the road to be covered in debris. In some cases, the load can contain harmful chemicals. A recent semi truck crash in Houston caused a major… Read More »

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1 Killed In Houston Semi Truck Crash

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Semi truck crashes can be deadly. In these accidents, the truck driver is not always at fault. Sometimes other drivers collide with these huge trucks, causing disastrous results. A fatal truck accident in Houston led to one death. The crash happened on the morning of January 28 on the Southwest Freeway.  An 18-wheeler was… Read More »

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Hours Of Service In The Trucking Industry

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In the trucking industry, there are a lot of federal regulations that need to be followed. One of them involves hours of service. All drivers and carriers must comply with the hours of service law, which refers to the maximum amount of time truck drivers are allowed to be on duty over the course… Read More »

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