Semi truck crashes into DOT vehicle on Interstate 72 near Pittsfield, Illinois
Semi hits IDOT vehicle
The IDOT vehicle was stationary in the right lane with the emergency lights activated, protecting workers in the area, when the tractor semi-trailer traveling westbound on Interstate 72 struck the Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) that was attached to the IDOT truck, according to Illinois State Police, ISP.
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As the trucking industry grows in Pittsfield, more and more truck accidents are happening.
Commercial trucks are common on the roads, and their size, weight, and many blind spots pose significant dangers to other drivers. And when a truck accident occurs, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical care. Fatality truck crashes are common.
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