SemiTruck Archives

High-speed chase ends in tragedy as Florida Highway Patrol trooper and semi-truck driver killed

Port St. Lucie, Florida – A tragic high-speed chase on Friday morning resulted in a fatal collision between a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper and a semi-truck, leaving both individuals dead. The trooper was identified as Zachary Fink, 26, who lost his life in the pursuit of a fleeing felon in the city. The incident took place near the Christ Fellowship Church in Port St. Lucie. During a press conference held at the church, officials …

Three Dead in Tragic Semi-Truck Crash on State Route 163 in Laughlin, Suspect Identified and Facing Charges

Las Vegas, Nev. – A tragic crash on State Route 163 in Laughlin claimed the lives of three individuals on a Saturday afternoon. Nevada State Police reported that the incident involved a collision between a motorcycle and a semi-truck around 2:30 p.m. near mile marker 11 on State Route 163, resulting in three fatalities. Two of the victims from the crash were identified on Monday by the Clark County Coroner. Owen Hart, a 22-year-old male …

Firefighter Severely Injured in Semi-Truck Explosion Progresses to Recovery

A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter, who was seriously injured in a compressed natural gas tank explosion on a semi-truck tractor in Wilmington, has shown signs of improvement over the weekend. Eight of the injured firefighters were released from the hospital on Friday. The lone remaining hospitalized firefighter, a nine-year veteran of the department, was reported to be awake, alert, and able to talk on Saturday, according to Captain Erik Scott. While the firefighter’s condition …

Wilmington Community Comes Together After Semi-Truck Fire Injures Nine Firefighters

WILMINGTON, Calif. – An explosion occurred after a fire broke out in a semi-truck, injuring nine firefighters in Wilmington, California. The community in Los Angeles has since come together to show support for those affected by the incident. The fire ignited in the semi-truck, leading to a powerful explosion that resulted in injuries to nine firefighters. The cause of the fire and subsequent explosion is still under investigation by authorities. The injured firefighters were taken …

Multiple Los Angeles Firefighters Injured in Semi-Truck Fuel Tank Explosion

Los Angeles, California – A group of Los Angeles firefighters sustained injuries after a semi-truck’s fuel tank exploded on Thursday morning in Wilmington. The incident occurred when the firefighters initially responded to a call reporting that a semi-truck carrying two 100-gallon tanks of compressed natural gas had caught fire. As the crews approached the truck, one of the fuel tanks exploded, resulting in at least nine firefighters being taken to the hospital, with two in …

Nine Los Angeles County Firefighters Injured in Explosion While Battling Semi-Truck Fire

Los Angeles, California – Nine firefighters were injured this morning while attempting to extinguish a fire that broke out in a semi-truck carrying pressurized natural gas tanks in Wilmington. The blaze, which occurred at 1120 N. Alameda St., resulted in two firefighters sustaining critical injuries, while the others suffered injuries ranging from moderate to minor. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and the driver of the semi-truck is cooperating with authorities. The …

Deadly Semi-Truck Crash Causes Toxic Substance Spill and Multiple Fatalities in Central Illinois – National Transportation Safety Board Investigating

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Federal officials are investigating a truck crash that led to the release of a hazardous substance, causing multiple fatalities and the evacuation of residents in central Illinois. The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed they are looking into the incident which occurred near the town of Teutopolis. The overturned semi-truck was carrying anhydrous ammonia, a toxic chemical used in agriculture and refrigeration, which prompted dangerous air conditions in the area. Emergency responders, including …