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Old 02-13-2012, 10:12 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
I know a semi-driver who was hit by another semi and will be a vegetable for the rest of his life. So much for the large vehicle arms race, when you get screwed even at the very top.
I have seen the same thing. I saw the aftermath of a empty semi tanker that hit a small box truck from behind on the highway. The box was severely damaged but the cab was fine. The tanker was a different story. The cab parted ways with the frame and was nearly unrecognisable. I don't believe semi driver survived.

In 5 plus years as a traffic spotter, I see roll-overs every day. Three of them have been small cars.

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