Early morning truck crash closes Rt. 309 in West Penn
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Route 309 in West Penn Township was closed early Sunday morning due to a crash. The incident occurred just after midnight when a tractor trailer was traveling north and descending the north side.
The driver told authorities he downshifted, then lost control on an ice covered roadway.
The rig slid to the right, hitting the guiderails. The driver was not injured.
Route 309 was closed on the Lehigh County side and at Route 895 in West Penn.
West Penn police Sgt. Jason Lorah is investigating the incident.
Comments
Maybe as a Professional Driver, he didn't realize it could be Icy and would have to slow down.
Oh, thats right, I forgot,..... you were a trucker or owned a trucking company, so I know where you stand......people can talk, handle a phone and drive at the same time.
Got it.
I am waiting for him to correct his thinking.....he has yet to do that.
Male brotherhood cover is alive and well here.
How many Dead Bodies have you seen.
Call it what ever you want.
"Nothing more" is being sent his way. He will get my message.