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Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Caused by Semi-Truck Colliding with Motorcyclist

Category: Fatal Car Accidents

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Caused by Semi-Truck Colliding with Motorcyclist


Fatal Motorcycle & Semi Truck Accident under Investigation “Morning Sentinel - a Mt. Vernon man died Sunday in a fatal automobile accident involving a motorcycle and a semi truck. Jefferson County Coroner Eddie Joe Marks confirmed that Donald C. Hopkins, 45, of Mt. Vernon, was pronounced dead on scene. Mt. Vernon Police Chief Chris Deichman …

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Three-Vehicle Truck Accident Kills Mount Vernon Woman


A horrific tractor-trailer crash that occur on the I-64 in Clinton County a few weeks ago has left one woman dead, a few others injure, and investigators still looking for answers. According to the latest reports from the Illinois State Police (ISP), this fatal truck accident took place at around 11:30 am on Tuesday Oct. 10th when a 2015 Toyota Corolla bei …

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Truck Accident Caused by Driver Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel


Earlier this week, a truck accident resulting in serious damage to a building in Mascoutah occur. When the driver of the semi reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel. According to local law enforcement officials, who are still investigating the incident. The accident took place on Main Street just around 3 am on Tuesday November 12. The truck driver …

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Underride Truck Accident Causes and Injuries


Underride account for about 1 in 4 truck accident deaths that occur each year in the U.S. and, as a result, are among the deadliest type of truck accidents that can occur. While any type of truck accident that involves a passenger vehicle can have devastating outcomes, underride truck accidents are among the most serious and highlight fatal types of tru …

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