Long Beach, CA — According to a report coming out of Long Beach, California, an 18-wheeler rolled over, spilling its haul on Monday. The accident occurred as the truck was exiting Interstate 710 onto West Anaheim Street, around eight in the morning.
Officials still haven’t determined what caused the truck to rollover. No injuries have been reported, and the name of the truck driver has not been released.
The accident is still being investigated.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
The reports I’ve read on this accident don’t make any mention of a second vehicle being involved, so that already narrows down the list of possible causes. Officials say that the truck rolled over as it was exiting the interstate. If that’s the case, it’s possible that the truck was coming around a turn too quickly and lost control. This accident happened around eight a.m. I’m only speculating, but I wouldn’t been surprised if the truck driver had been driving most of the night before the accident. It’s no secret that these guys are pushed very hard, and are always under pressure to deliver their haul as quickly as they can. Add that to the fact they’re only really considered to be on the clock when their wheels are rolling, and you get a lot of people who make some really unsafe decisions. Not only for the people around them, but for themselves as well.
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