18 Wheeler Plows Through Guardrail and Causes Fatal 3 Car Accident
A fatal wreck on Route 33 in Monroe County, PA this morning closed the highway, according to a Pocono Record report. Route 33 South remains closed at Saylorsburg after the crash, which involved a tractor-trailer that plowed through the guard rail and into the southbound lanes, striking three cars in Hamilton Township. The northbound lanes will also be closed on and off throughout the day for accident reconstruction.
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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