Franklin, TN — Police have identified Bobby Ray Bobo as the man who was killed in a tanker truck accident in Franklin, Tennessee, on Friday, August 15, 2014. The accident took place on Highway 65, around 3:45 in the morning.
According to reports, Bobo crashed into an overpass support pillar, causing the truck to explode. Local police believe that speeding may have been a factor, although they say that they’re continuing to investigate.
The overpass at which the accident occurred will need to be demolished, although local officials haven’t set a firm date on when that will happen.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
I hear about accidents like this happening more than you might think. And while they happen for a variety of reasons, including human error, I always prefer to give the driver the benefit of the doubt and dig a little deeper to see if there may have been a reason for what happened. After all, driving into a concrete pillar isn’t something that people typically do. Is it possible that something was wrong with the driver’s truck? These sorts of vehicles aren’t as safe as some people believe they are. Their cabs are little more than plastic garden sheds bolted onto lead sleds. If they’re ever in any sort of substantive accident they get torn to pieces. Is it possible there was a problem with the brakes, or the steering column? It’s easy to understand someone who might look at this accident and say that the fault lies entirely with the driver. However, I think the trucking company owes it to the man to dig a little deeper.
— Grossman Law Offices
