I remember seeing a picture like one of the Corvette ones, it may have been the second, which looks very familiar. It was stated that the owner's cell phone was still in his hand, but his head was in the back seat.
I definitely think that trucks and trailers should be designed to keep cars out from under them, but yes, if a Corvette cannot out-brake a semi, there is a serious problem.
As for the Corvette and the SUV, would it have gone under had it stopped or followed at a proper distance?
Hey Basjoos, that Corvette is not as aerodynamic as your car!
By the way, I just cannot imagine a Corvette owner driving slow enough to draft a semi, let alone being further concerned about economy to draft. I think that these two were completely negligent. Had they been trying to squeeze past, I imagine that they would have been to one side and\or at an angle.