Update [May 1, 2014]: The driver who died was identified as Anthony Kinyon, 57 years old. You can read a more recent version of this article here.
Stanislaus County, CA — An accident involving an 18-wheeler was reported in Stanislaus County, California, this morning. The accident took place on near Howard Road, around six in the morning.
According to reports, the semi-truck drove into Ingram Creek. The accident is still being investigated. At this time, the name of the driver and the circumstances surrounding the accident have not been released.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
Right now, we don’t know what caused the accident. I’m only speculating, but it’s possible driver fatigue played a role in things. It’s often the case that the people driving these vehicles are pushed very hard. They drive long hours, often going without breaks or sleep. They’re typically only considered to be on the clock when the wheels of their truck are moving, so they if they want to get paid, they’ve got be out on the road. What’s worse is that often times they’re encouraged to push themselves this hard. It’s unfortunate, because that sort of behavior has caused a lot of accidents.
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