- Jan 17, 2001
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Luckily, no on was killed in this crazy pile-up in a construction zone on RT-17 east near the I-81 split. I travel this section often when taking my son to hockey games or heading out of town. Scary for sure. The tractor trailer reportedly had brake issues/failure. Local news reported that the driver of the silver tahoe that can be seen in the early seconds of the video being crushed ended up with the tractor trailer bumper 3 inches from his face!
Edit - latest news from our local media outlets is that investigation is ongoing and brake issues may not have been a factor. The truck was VERY heavy (carrying a load of stone) and may not have been able to stop in time,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA6OM_AhB2c
Photo of the final aftermath of the tractor trailer/tahoe:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CrGoFyTWAAA40Up.jpg
Edit - latest news from our local media outlets is that investigation is ongoing and brake issues may not have been a factor. The truck was VERY heavy (carrying a load of stone) and may not have been able to stop in time,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA6OM_AhB2c
Photo of the final aftermath of the tractor trailer/tahoe:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CrGoFyTWAAA40Up.jpg
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