20 truck pile up on the Ohio Turnpike video

Dreamer · Mar 12, 2014

Video from the Sandusky register of the aftermath this afternoon from the massive wreck at the 102 mm.

There is an Expediter in the mix too.

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danthewolf00 · Mar 12, 2014

That looks like a war zone or a set from the walking dead tv show.

layoutshooter · Mar 12, 2014

Glad I did not take the loads that were offered yesterday, we would have run into that mess. Sitting at home is better. Gives me time to work on truck issues from here rather than a motel as well.

Murraycroexp · Mar 12, 2014

The detour doesn't look quick.

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danthewolf00 · Mar 12, 2014

You would save miles taking sr 20 runs out to norwalk,oh

skyraider · Mar 12, 2014

layoutshooter said:
Glad I did not take the loads that were offered yesterday, we would have run into that mess. Sitting at home is better. Gives me time to work on truck issues from here rather than a motel as well.

getter done LO

skyraider · Mar 12, 2014

layoutshooter said:
Glad I did not take the loads that were offered yesterday, we would have run into that mess. Sitting at home is better. Gives me time to work on truck issues from here rather than a motel as well.

getter done LO

Tennesseahawk · Mar 12, 2014

3 people died in that accident.

Dreamer · Mar 12, 2014

Sad.. last I heard the count was up over 50 vehicles over a 10 mile stretch or so.. never heard a final number. Didn't watch news tonight.

No way of knowing, but that expedite unit looks exactly like my old 96 Freightliner I used to drive... right down the the Peterbilt style sleeper.

Dale

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cheri1122 · Mar 12, 2014

danthewolf00 said:
You would save miles taking sr 20 runs out to norwalk,oh

I'd keep an ear on the radio first, Ohio was advising drivers to stay off ALL roads, because the plows couldn't keep up & the wind was making it dangerous.
Looks like one of those times when it is smarter to park than detour.
This winter was the worst I can remember - sure hope it's about finished already.
And I hope that expedite truck wasn't one of 'ours' - my thoughts are with those who got caught in that mess.

PS I got a msg from my daughter in Cleveland saying I 480 was shut down, too, though it's probably open by now.

OntarioVanMan · Mar 13, 2014

too much speed and tailgating.....too bad for the ones that got caught in that mess by the stupid ones thinking they were invincible......and there looks to be many stupid ones....

One reason I won't drive in that crap...I try to preserve MY space but others encroach on it making it crowded around me...

skyraider · Mar 13, 2014

Lets see now: which driver safety course did they attend? Hmmmm, how long will it take to blame a 4 wheeler for that mess?

OntarioVanMan · Mar 13, 2014

skyraider said:
Lets see now: which driver safety course did they attend? Hmmmm, how long will it take to blame a 4 wheeler for that mess?

you'll notice I did not blame anyone but the stupid ones....which ever they might be...stupid is not confined to any one vehicle....besides that even if it were 1 idiot....the rest were obviously following too close and too fast to be able to avoid....

redytrk · Mar 13, 2014

OntarioVanMan said:
.I try to preserve MY space but others encroach on it making it crowded around me...

You can keep the space ahead of you, but are still at the mercy of those tailgating behind.
There is "collision avoidance" technology on the shelf that could help. Space around vehicles would be insured. I don`t know if there is ever a chance in he** of ever getting it implemented. The only supporters are probably the ones that have been involved with a pileup like this.

OntarioVanMan · Mar 13, 2014

redytrk said:
You can keep the space ahead of you, but are still at the mercy of those tailgating behind.
There is "collision avoidance" technology on the shelf that could help. Space around vehicles would be insured. I don`t know if there is ever a chance in he** of ever getting it implemented. The only supporters are probably the ones that have been involved with a pileup like this.

Most seem to think that space in front of me is for them....DOH

redytrk · Mar 13, 2014

OntarioVanMan said:
Most seem to think that space in front of me is for them....DOH

That space drives them crazy. They can`t wait to jump into it, even if they have no intention of going faster than traffic. I stopped letting it bother me. and just back off, waiting for the next idiot. I always managed to keep 100% ontime anyway.

Jenny · Mar 13, 2014

Just went past it, its still a mess east bound, the expediter truck was something overdrive, small greenish decals. It is a lot of carniage of trucks.

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Jenny · Mar 13, 2014

It is currently a 12 mile backup to get through

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Tennesseahawk · Mar 13, 2014

Does anyone know if this was a whiteout? If so, how can anyone know of any space in front of them?

OntarioVanMan · Mar 13, 2014

Tennesseahawk said:
Does anyone know if this was a whiteout? If so, how can anyone know of any space in front of them?

That is so true....and IF any of them had a sliver of sense..that much gusting wind and snow equals a chance of ????.... hmmmm that much mayhem doing 30 mph...think not...