Thursday night found a tragic scene on US Hwy 287 in Harrold, Texas. According to DPS troopers, a young girl and her sister were crossing the Texoma road when an 18-wheeler hit the little girl who subsequently died at the scene of the accident.
Our hearts go the family for the girls for their loss.
Overview It goes without saying that 18-wheelers are much heavier – and much larger – than family passenger cars. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. As for length, a combined tractor-trailer is generally about 70 feet long. Given the enormous weight and size of 18 wheelers, there is no room for…
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