Forest River Inc. has issued an recall on units of the 2009 Rockport commerical vehicles that were manufactured between April 27, 2009 and May 29, 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles were equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices that run the risk of overheating, which could eventually lead to smoke. To prevent fires and keep drivers and passengers safe, owners have been notified and the battery devices will be repaired and replaced free of (read more)
Read MoreSeveral news sources have been reporting on an accident that turned the westbound lanes of State Route 134 into a stage for an enormous fireball show. According to the information released by multiple local news agencies, a driver who’s suspected to have been drinking prior to the accident, slammed his vehicle into a petrol tanker after 10 p.m. on State Route 134 last Sunday. An official report issued by the California Highway Patrol reveals that 6000 gallons of fuel were burning after (read more)
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02
Dec
2011
Fiery Collision Claims The Life Of A Driver
According to the news and the official reports from the California Highway Patrol, an accident on the 10 Freeway between two big rigs claimed the life of one of the truck drivers. The reports also showed that a huge fuel spill kept authorities on edge. The accident happened when two trucks collided sometime after 2 p.m. at Fairplex Drive on the eastbound 10. The Los Angeles County Fire Inspector claimed that one of the rigs was absolutely engulfed by fire (read more)
Read MorePortion of the 101 Freeway was closed to traffic after a big rig truck hit the center median and leaked oil and diesel gas for a half mile across lanes.
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21
Oct
2011
Young Girl Run Over by Van in Stockton Dies
Girl struck by van thrown 100 feet away from the crash site. Witnesses said the bike’s gas tank detonated on impact and covered the girl in flames.
Read MoreThe 101 Freeway has been completely shut down by the CHP due to the monstrous explosion of a truck hauling gasoline. According to news sources, the big-rig truck overturned and caught fire near the transition ramp to Interstate 80 around 5am. Apparently the blaze completely engulfed the cab portion of the big rig, leaving the burnt out frame of the wreck. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. Paramedics rushed the truck’s driver and a woman from another vehicle to (read more)
Read MoreMajor accident involving two big rig trucks shut down portion of Highway 80 near Truckee in the high Sierra’s. Big rig truck jackknifed on the highway.
Read MoreWoman suffered burns to 95% of her body and is currently in critical condition. Police have mounted a full search for the suspected hit and run driver.
Read MoreParamedics rushed to the accident scene but were unable to revive the crash victim. Teen driving was not injured in the collision but her car was damaged.
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29
Aug
2011
Fiery Crash Causes Fatal Injuries
An SUV rear-ended a vehicle stopped on the 110 freeway on Friday in Los Angeles, causing the stopped car to burst into flames. An 11-month-old girl was trapped and killed inside the burning vehicle According to reports, several attempts were made to try and rescue the girl, but the flames proved too powerful. Nearby residents used buckets of water, a fire extinguisher, and a garden house to extinguish the flame, but were unsuccessful. Reports indicate that the car had pulled (read more)
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