Author Archives: Pete Trosclair

1 Killed When Crane Truck Topples Over in Downtown Dallas

One unidentified person was killed this afternoon when a truck hauling a crane flipped over in downtown Dallas. Another person was injured. The incident happened at about 2:45 p.m. at 1700 Arts Plaza near Ross Avenue, near Highway 75. The truck is reportedly owned by RMCI Construction. Exactly what caused the flip is unclear at this… Read More

67-Year-Old Killed in Baytown 18-Wheeler Pileup

A 67-year-old man from the Woodlands, Texas died Saturday after a crash involving an 18-wheeler truck in Baytown, Texas. At about 10 a.m., on Interstate 10, an 18-wheeler truck ran into the back of the 67-year-old’s pickup truck, and then subsequently struck another 18-wheeler and pushed it into a passenger car. A 39-year-old passenger in the pickup… Read More

Fiery 18-Wheeler Wreck Shuts Down Pennsylvania Turnpike

The Pennsylvania Turnpike was shut down between Route 8 and Route 28 Monday morning after a tractor-trailer hauling mail overturned and set on fire. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the incident took place at about 3:30 a.m. near Harmar, Pennsylvania. No other vehicles were involved in the incident, and reports indicate that the truck driver escaped… Read More

James and Shirlene Humphries Killed in Winnie, TX 18-Wheeler Crash

James Humphries, 71, and his wife Shirlene Humphries, 70, were killed this week near Winnie, Texas when an 18-wheeler and passenger car were involved in a wreck. The Humphries were from the town of Vidor in east Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred on Highway 73 at County Line Road, near Highway… Read More

St. Louis Man Killed When Motorcycle Hit by 18-Wheeler

An unidentified 56-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle was struck by an 18-wheeler truck. According to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, the crash took place at the intersection of US Highway 50-Northwester Pike and Va. 259. near Winchester, Virginia. Odilon Reyes, 58, was reportedly driving a 2016 Freightliner 18-wheeler on 259, but could not… Read More

Houston Driver Injured After Crashing Pickup into 18-Wheeler Truck

A driver in Houston was sent to the hospital early Wednesday after crashing his pickup truck into an 18-wheeler truck. The crash took place at about 12:00 a.m. when the 18-wheeler truck was turning left at Jessamine Street and Renwick Drive. The unidentified driver crashed into the side of the 18-wheeler. The windshield was shattered and caved… Read More