I-70 semi-truck accident

Sunday, November 16, 2014

By KYLE HOLLINGER, Staff Writer

A Ryder semi truck sits in the snow on the westbound lane of I-70 Sunday night after an accident that was caused to do slippery conditions. (Photo courtesy of KERRY SHEPHERD)

A Ryder semi-truck was involved in an an accident near the 44-mile marker on the westbound lane of I-170 Sunday night, according to Cloverdale Township Volunteer Fire Department (CTVFD) Chief Kerry Shepherd.

A fuel spill was reported as part of the accident.

CTVFD firefighters responded to the scene among several motor vehicle accident dispatches due to slick road conditions from recent snowfall.

Firefighters were busy for more than 2-hours as they attempted to respond to the multiple accidents Sunday night.

This accident was one of a slew of vehicles sliding off roadways under the slippery conditions of the first snow of the year.

(for a more comprehensive list of accidents from Sunday night, VISIT HERE)

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I'm sure slick conditions were only PARTLY to blame for this slide off. I notice many semi drivers believe that a "full load" means they won't slide on ice or snow.

I hope that isn't the case here.

-- Posted by Emmes on Mon, Nov 17, 2014, at 11:32 AM

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