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Massive Crash Involving 5 Semi-Trucks Results in 2 Fatalities

According to KGNS, a massive truck collision involving five tractor-trailers resulted in the death of two individuals earlier this month. The crash happened on I-20 near Longview at roughly 4 a.m. on a Thursday.

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Three-Vehicle Collision Involving Two 18-Wheelers Kills 1

According to KWTX, a man from Central Texas died after sustaining injuries in a three-vehicle collision in Robertson County. The Department of Public Safety claims responders announced the man dead at the scene of the accident, which occurred on a Thursday morning earlier this month.

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Semi Truck Crash at Dangerous Intersection in El Paso Leaves 2 Seriously Injured

According to KVIA, a collision between a semi truck and a passenger vehicle in Northeast El Paso left two people with serious injuries. The accident happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Gateway North near Sun Valley and US-54.

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How Can Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Avoid Fatigue?

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers face a lot of hazards while out on the road, including severe weather, impaired motorists, and heavy traffic. Although all of these dangers are out of their control, there is one hazard that CMV drivers can take steps to avoid, and that’s drowsy driving.

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What Is a Record of Duty Status?

Collisions between semi trucks and passenger vehicles often result in serious injuries for the occupants of the passenger vehicle because of the weight and size disparities between the two. Since these accidents are typically devastating and often deadly, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces strict trucking regulations designed to reduce the risk of crashes.

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Collision Involving 2 Semi-Trucks and 4 Other Vehicles Kills at Least One

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CBS DFW reports on a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 30 that resulted in at least one fatality. According to officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident involved two semi-trucks and four passenger vehicles.

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How Can Semi-Truck Drivers Avoid Rollovers? 5 Tips from a Tyler Truck Accident Attorney

Semi-trucks have high centers of gravity, so they are more prone to rollovers than passenger vehicles. These accidents contributed to a significant portion of the 3,800 truck crash deaths in 2012.

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