The driver of a semi tractor was killed when his rig collided head-on with another semi on U.S. 281 near St. John, Kan., on Friday, March 16. According to the Great Bend Tribune, a southbound semi crossed the center line of U.S. 281 and smashed into a northbound truck. The driver of the southbound vehicle was killed when his vehicle rolled over after the collision. The other driver was taken to a nearby medical facility and treated for injuries.
TRUCK ACCIDENT FAST FACT: According to TruckAccidents.org, truck accidents cause 2.3 deaths and 60.5 injuries for every 100 million miles that trucks drive on U.S. road ways.
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