Another Trooper (Ohio) Killed In Avoidable Accident

[911]

While aiding another disabled semi, the Trooper was parked behind the semi in front of him. Another semi plowed into the Trooper crushing him. The Trooper was inside his cruiser at the time.

If there is no traffic in the left lane on a multi-lane highway, drivers are urged by law to cross the dashed white line and move over to avoid a possible accident and/or injury. If it’s a 2-lane highway, drivers are urged by law, to slow down to 20mph, if approaching an emergency vehicle with their lights on. It’s not complicated and everyone stays safe.

In PA, failure to obey this law is an immediate citation. No warning.

Trooper Killed

 

[oldman]

I think some people steer towards whatever they are looking at and this is the end result. Flying an airplane, we never have that problem. We set the autopilot at whatever heading the traffic controller gives us and let it go.

How’s the old Ronco saying go, which is something like, “Set it and forget it.” Remember Ron Popeil? I always make an effort to move over when passing a cop car with the lights on. It’s the law.

 

[BJintheUK]

I think some people steer towards whatever they are looking at and this is the end result. Flying an airplane, we never have that problem. We set the autopilot at whatever heading the traffic controller gives us and let it go.

How’s the old Ronco saying go, which is something like, “Set it and forget it.” Remember Ron Popeil? I always make an effort to move over when passing a cop car with the lights on. It’s the law.

Sometimes I wish my planes had autopilots, but then again, where's the fun in flying if all you do is sit and watch the scenery roll by?