Multiple Wreck Between Two 18-Wheelers and Four Cars near Bastrop
This Wednesday, traffic was backed up for miles on Hwy 21 between San Marcos and Bastrop due to a multiple-vehicle accident involving two 18-wheelers and four passenger cars. Sometimes close to the noon hour an 18-wheeler struck a pickup truck from behind as it was making a left turn. This chain of unfortunate events eventually brought in another commercial truck and three other passenger vehicles. According to the Bastrop County sheriff’s office, one person had to be cut out of their car. More details from Statesman.
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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