Nacogdoches-Scene of Another Rolled Over 18 Wheeler
First Friday of the New Year saw another overturned tractor trailer. This time the scene of the 18-wheeler accident is IH 59 north of Nacogdoches. According to DPS, the commercial truck went up the on-ramp at an unsafe speed causing the 18-wheeler to roll over. Fortunately this time, no fatality has been reported.
Ramp will be closed until emergency crew has the chance to clear the wreckage.
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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