tractor-trailer
Coverage of tractor-trailer in the Nexus archive.
- Man hailed as hero dies after being struck by debris while helping at crash
Dylan Hoyt died after being struck by debris from a second semi-truck while helping an overturned tractor-trailer driver on Interstate 44. Another driver also died in the crash, and members of the Springfield racing community supported Hoyt's family during his hospitalization.
- Driver killed after van rear-ends tractor-trailer in Chesterfield
A van rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Highway 51 in Chesterfield, killing the driver just before 10:30 a.m. Monday. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported the crash, and the cause remains under investigation.
- Driver dies after rear-ending tractor-trailer in Chesterfield County, troopers say
A driver died Monday after a Ford van rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Highway 151 near Sandy Run Creek Road in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. The collision occurred around 10:25 a.m. in Jefferson, with the van driver's identity not yet released by authorities.
- Large metal object shuts down southbound DNT at I-635
All southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway near the Galleria are shut down after heavy equipment fell off a tractor-trailer and damaged an overpass. The incident caused a closure of the tollway in that area.
- Driver found deceased in tractor-trailer parked along I-65 in Nashville
A truck driver was found deceased inside a tractor-trailer parked along Interstate 65 in Nashville. Police and fire department crews responded to the scene, confirming no signs of foul play.
- Driver hit, killed by tractor-trailer after walking onto I-77 following hydroplane crash in York County
Tasia Villa, 49, was killed after her Volkswagen sedan hydroplaned, crashed, and became disabled on I-77 in York County. She walked onto the interstate and was struck by a southbound tractor-trailer. Toxicology results are pending, and no charges have been filed.
- Driver hit, killed by tractor-trailer after walking onto I-77 in York County following crash
A driver was killed after crashing their Volkswagen sedan on I-77 in York County, walking onto the interstate, and being struck by a southbound tractor-trailer. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on July 23 near Mount Holly Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
- Tractor-trailer hits, kills occupant of disabled vehicle in York County
A tractor-trailer struck and killed a person who had exited their disabled Volkswagen vehicle on Interstate 77 South in York County. The incident occurred near mile marker 73 shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, with the victim's identity not yet released by authorities.
- Pedestrian struck and killed by tractor-trailer after crash on I-77 in York County: SCDPS
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer in a crash on southbound I-77 near the 73-mile marker in York County, South Carolina, around 9:52 p.m. Thursday. The incident involved a 2013 Volkswagen, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- Man in Florida killed by truck while fleeing ICE agents
A man was killed by a tractor-trailer in St. Augustine, Florida, after fleeing ICE agents following an encounter with federal immigration officers at a Wawa gas station. Four individuals ran on foot from the parking lot during the incident.
- Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say
A man fleeing immigration officers in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ordered to temporarily stop conducting vehicle stops.
- 84-year-old identified as driver killed in crash in Prince George
An 84-year-old man was identified as the driver killed in a tractor-trailer crash in Prince George County on Monday.
- Driver dead, another hurt after crash involving tractor-trailer in Prince George
A tractor-trailer crash in Prince George County on Monday resulted in one driver's death and another being injured.
- Four Americans caught in horrific Mexico highway pileup that killed at least 10
Four Americans suffered minor injuries in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in Mexico's Jalisco state that killed at least 10 people and injured others. The pileup involved a tractor-trailer with brake failure colliding into stopped vehicles, causing fires and significant damage.
- 53-year-old man killed after being trapped between tractor-trailer, loading dock in southeast Charlotte
A 53-year-old man was killed after being trapped between a tractor-trailer and a loading dock in southeast Charlotte. The incident occurred when the driver was backing up to the dock, and the man was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries.
- Man dies after being trapped between tractor-trailer, loading dock
A 53-year-old man, Idrisu Issaku, was killed Monday morning when he became trapped between a backing tractor-trailer and a loading dock at a shopping center in southeast Charlotte. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he died.
- Man dies after getting stuck between a tractor-trailer and a wall in southeast Charlotte: CMPD
A man died after becoming stuck between a tractor-trailer and a wall in southeast Charlotte. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Monday near the 7300 block of E. Independence Blvd, where police responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a tractor-trailer.
- Suspect bails out of stolen tractor-trailer in Plantation, police say
Police are searching for a suspect who fled from a stolen tractor-trailer in Plantation. The incident occurred near South State Road 7, with Plantation police and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responding. An air unit and K-9s are assisting in the search, and nearby residents were advised to remain indoors.
- More than a dozen injured in 8-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer that closed 1-24 near TN-KY state line
An 8-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer near the Tennessee-Kentucky state line on I-24 caused the closure of westbound lanes and injured more than a dozen people. Nine individuals were hospitalized, and EMS and ambulance services from multiple counties are assisting.
- Tractor-trailer spills chicken parts in Morganton
A tractor-trailer spilled chicken parts on the road in Morganton early Friday morning, prompting cleanup efforts. The Morganton Public Safety Department reported the incident.
- Tractor-trailer carrying 34K pounds of live crabs catches fire on the interstate
A tractor-trailer carrying 34,000 pounds of live crabs caught fire on I-81 near Morristown, Tennessee, prompting the driver to park on the shoulder and detach the cab. Two-thirds of the live crabs were salvaged, and the off-ramp was closed before reopening later. No injuries were reported, and authorities attributed the fire to a rear trailer brake.
- Thousands of beer cans emptied onto Connecticut roadway after truck overturns
A tractor-trailer carrying large quantities of beer overturned on Route 44 in Connecticut, spilling thousands of gallons of beer and closing the roadway for hours, as reported by police.
- ‘Baked to death’: Homan rips media while sharing horrific scenes from border enforcement career
Tom Homan, White House border czar, criticized media for portraying Trump's immigration policies as cruel, sharing graphic accounts of migrant deaths and cartel exploitation to argue that secure borders save lives. He described 19 deceased migrants found in a tractor-trailer and young girls raped by cartels, asserting that stricter enforcement prevents such tragedies.
- ‘Baked to death’: Homan rips media while sharing horrific scenes from border enforcement career
White House border czar Tom Homan criticized media coverage of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, describing graphic scenes from his border enforcement career, including migrants found dead in a tractor-trailer and children trafficked by cartels. He argued that secure borders save lives by deterring dangerous journeys and exploitation.
- Tractor-trailer catches fire in Lowe's parking lot on Millerville Road in Baton Rouge
A tractor-trailer caught fire in the parking lot of a Lowe's on Millerville Road in Baton Rouge. The driver was alerted to the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The fire is now under control.
- Tractor-trailer fire slows traffic on NJ Turnpike
A tractor-trailer fire on the New Jersey Turnpike near Interchange 12 caused traffic delays, blocking all lanes before 4 a.m. No additional details were immediately available.
- Overturned semi truck crash shuts down NB I-275 near Ecorse Road in Wayne County
All northbound lanes of I-275 near Ecorse Road in Wayne County are closed following a single-vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer. Michigan State Police and local first responders are at the scene, with no injuries reported. Traffic is diverted, and significant delays are expected.
- $10M in meth found in truck hauling polypropylene
Border officials intercepted a tractor-trailer hauling polypropylene from Mexico to the U.S. that was also carrying over $10 million worth of meth. The seizure was described as a 'major interception.'
- Two men arrested from 2024 Anson County tractor-trailer part of larger NC operation: Sheriff
Two men were arrested in 2024 Anson County for stealing a tractor-trailer, which is part of a larger operation in North Carolina, as reported by the sheriff. Detectives found that individuals disconnected the trailer from the tractor truck and drove it off the property.
- Tractor-trailer crash blocks northeast Charlotte roadway
A tractor-trailer crash occurred at 6:45 a.m. Monday at the intersection of North Tryon Street and Orr Road in northeast Charlotte, blocking northbound lanes. The collision t-boned a white car, causing traffic to be diverted, but no injuries were reported.
- Tractor-trailer crosses center divider in Irwindale, killing 1 and injuring 30
A tractor-trailer crossed the center divider on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale, killing one person and injuring 30 others.
- Gorgeous mom and her two children, 5 and 9, are killed after tractor-trailer crashes into her Chevrolet
A mother and her two children, aged 5 and 9, were killed when a tractor-trailer collided with her Chevrolet. The crash resulted in the deaths of all three individuals.
- PHOTOS: Firefighters battle tractor-trailer fire in Suffolk
Firefighters and police in Suffolk, Va., responded to a tractor-trailer fire hauling solar panels at the intersection of Holland Road and Centerpoint Drive on June 12 around 1:01 p.m. The incident involved coordinated efforts by Suffolk Fire and Suffolk Police to manage the blaze.
- Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes lanes on I-85 in northeast Charlotte: NCDOT
A jackknifed tractor-trailer closed lanes on I-85 in northeast Charlotte around 10 a.m. on Saturday near Exit 46, according to traffic officials.
- 17-year-old killed in I-80 crash identified
Lenin Homer Silva, a 17-year-old boy, was killed in a crash on I-80 near SoMa on May 30 around 1:30 a.m. The incident involved a tractor-trailer, a Recology truck semi, and a grey Chevrolet Camaro.
- One injured after Route 20 crash in Guilderland
One person was injured in a car crash involving a tractor-trailer on Route 20 in Guilderland. Guilderland Police responded to the incident.
- 18-year-old dies in crash on I-80 near SoMa district
An 18-year-old is dead and several others are injured following an early morning crash on eastbound I-80 near the 7th street off ramp in San Francisco's SoMa district. The incident, reported by California Highway Patrol San Francisco, occurred around 1:00 a.m. and involved a tractor-trailer, a Recology truck semi, and a grey Chevrolet.