Author Archives: Pete Trosclair

Houston driver killed in collision with 18-wheeler

An unidentified Houston man was killed late last week when his pick-up collided into the back of an 18-wheeler in the early morning hours. He was driving a pick-up truck near a traffic light intersection when he failed to stop. His truck crashed into the trailer of an 18-wheeler that had stopped for the red light. Read More

4 killed in car accident near Cabot, Arkansas

Larry Blue, Kathryn Blue, Mandi Oliver, and Alisca Oliver were killed yesterday in a car accident near Cabot, Arkansas. Police report that Mandi Oliver was driving a 2005 Chevy Impala on Highway 67 when she crossed the median and struck a 2002 Dodge pickup heading the opposite direction. Larry and Kathryn Blue were in the Dodge… Read More

Report Shows Trend Towards Aging Commercial Trucking Driver

A nationwide shortage in commercial truck drivers has caused many trucking companies to seek out retirees to drive. Reports find that truck drivers are working well past the standard retirement age of 65 because of this. Drivers older than 65 currently make up about 10 percent of all commercial drivers in the US. CBS News did a 5-month… Read More

3 Killed in 7-Vehicle Crash on I-10 in Tuscon, Arizona

3 people were injured and 2 seriously injured in a multi-car crash in Tuscon, Arizona on Tuesday morning. It all started when a semi-truck failed to timely stop on I-10 near Ruthrauff Road and collided into another vehicle. This caused a chain-reaction, involving 7 total vehicles, including 2 18 wheelers. 1 individual died at the scene. 3 people… Read More

Cristian Cecilio Killed in Motorcycle Wreck With Drunk Driver

A student at the University of Texas at Arlington was killed last week in a suspected drunk driving incident when a driver going the wrong way crashed into him. Christian Cecilio, 21, was riding his motorcycle on the George Bush Turnpike in Rowlett, Texas when Eduardo Guerrero smashed into him, causing the motorcycle to explode upon… Read More

Fort Worth Woman Sexually Assaulted and Robbed in Break-In

A Fort Worth woman was sexually assaulted early Monday morning at an apartment complex in south Fort Worth. Police state that the man entered her unlocked apartment and stated that he had a gun. After sexually assaulting the victim, the man threatened her, stole several items from the department, and then forced her to drive him to… Read More