This Thursday in North Texas saw two accidents involving pedestrians and 18-wheelers. A man walking on Hwy 114 in Denton County had to be medevac after being struck by an 18-wheeler. The other accident involved a fatality as a woman crossed IH 35 in Fort Worth. A passenger vehicle tried to stop and got run over by an 18-wheeler. The female pedestrian died. The drivers escaped serious injuries.
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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