Two Tractor Trailers Involved In Crash

Sunday, November 02, 2008 08:31 AM

Semis slid off Highway 97 yesterday, slick roads are being blamed. No one hurt in these incidents. (Photos courtesy Nelson Loe)

Fort Nelson, B.C.- On November 1st, 2008 at 9:45 am, a motor vehicle incident involving two semi tractor trailer units was reported near Mile 126 and the Alaska Highway.

The two semi tractor trailer units were travelling north bound when they went off the road, partially due to icy road conditions, and went down a 20' embankment off the highway.

One male was evacuated by STARS suffering from serious injuries Other vehicle occupants at the scene suffered minor injuries.

While police were investigating this matter, a pickup truck lost control near the accident scene while overtaking a semi trailer who had slowed down to look at the accident.

The pickup truck also went down the 20' embankment.

Adverse weather conditions including icy roads may have been a contributing factor in the reported incidents.

Police are continuing to investigate all matters.

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Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 08:31 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: thereasonableman on November 2 2008 11:39 AM

"While police were investigating this matter, a pickup truck lost control near the accident scene while overtaking a semi trailer who had slowed down to look at the accident."

Passing/speeding through an accident scene. I hope he took home some blue paper too.

Posted by: lostfaith on November 2 2008 12:23 PM

Anybody see any sand trucks around through all this?
Didn't think so.

Posted by: Mercenary on November 2 2008 1:48 PM

A blatant example of driving too fast for road conditions. I am a trucker as well and there really is no excuse for this.

Posted by: swingline on November 3 2008 7:59 AM

I have seen lots of sand on the road lately, though I wasn't at this particular stretch at that time. Definitely no excuse though, this time of year the roads can be very slippery, and drivers are notoriously bad for speeding along that highway.

Posted by: s8fsj on November 3 2008 9:55 AM

"No one hurt in these accidents."

"One male was evacuated by STARS suffering from serious injuries Other vehicle occupants at the scene suffered minor injuries."

Opps...

Posted by: thereasonableman on November 3 2008 10:58 AM

They travelled a fair distance after leaving the roadway. That indicates they were probably travelling at or close to highway speed.