UPDATE: Coroner identifies 2 local men who died after dump truck crash on I-78. A Watertown man was driving down South Massey Street in a rented . July 20, 2021 / 3:23 PM Truck driver reading while driving g and hits bridge and crashes Truck Smashes Georgia Highway Bridge So Hard It Moves Six Feet No injuries, but the bridge is destroyed and traffic is a mess. At least there were no injuries this time around, but whoa Nellie are these images shocking. His passenger, a 54-year-old woman from Alabama, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with "possible minor injuries," police said. Traffic has been shut down in both directions and detoured since the large truck struck the bridge on Thursday, creating a danger when the bridge deck shifted off its supports by 6 feet over the interstate below, the GDOT said in a news release. "Work crews are currently removing damaged concrete from the overpass," the patrol said in a 2 p.m. update. Weve already identified some things, but we want to finish the investigation before we make a final decision on exactly what we charge the driver with and traffic charges and things that go along with his commercial license, Hitchens said. Video from Sky5 shows damage to the underside of the Roosevelt Circle overpass. As of 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, FHP said debris removal, and possible temporary repairs were expected to last for three hours or longer. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation expects all travel lanes on Interstate 93 south near Exit 24 in Medford to be fully reopened at some point on Wednesday, two days after an over-height truck struck the bridge. Roosevelt Circle, which is part of Route 28, will be restored to two travel lanes with some lane restrictions until full, permanent repairs are made. For the people near the crash, their days certainly took an unexpected turn. The passenger was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with possible minor injuries following the crash. The demolition should be complete with I-16 fully opened as early as July 21. Jul 15, 2021 at 5:27pm ET By: Christopher Smith Listen to this. All rights reserved. First published on July 20, 2021 / 3:23 PM. While DOT has said little about the damage to the overpass, Barrett said three of the five steel girders holding up the overpass were compromised. The bridge collapse is concerning many neighbors who rely on it to move across the highway including Rosalyn Lake, a nearby teacher. "I know with the city being open, our youth needs to get to places and our parents need to get to work," Lake said. The bridge crosses I-16 approximately halfway between the major cities of Savannah and Macon. The entire bridge deck had to be destroyed before the interstate could be reopened. Troopers said the truck was over its permitted height.. 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I was directly almost behind him, not too close, as I saw him approaching it I could almost see where hes going to hit it a little bit so I started laying into the horn, said Julian Abrams, witness. A dump truck that had its bed up hit the overpass for Route 74 (Queen Street) around 3 p.m. Wednesday. We expect to reopen at least one lane WB by this afternoon. The state's Highway Administrator said traffic delays and lane closures could last 6-to-8 months until permanent repairs are finished. Once that is removed, one of the shoring towers will be removed and traffic will be shifted over to the right lane and shoulder lane. 2023 Cable News Network. Gov. Dramatic photos show just how hard this impact was and frankly, it's amazing the driver of the semi wasn't injured. The literally dozens of videos from the past eight years are all available on Youtube to peruse at your leisure. OFFICIALS SAY EXTENSIVE DAGEMA WS DONE TO AN OUTSIDE BEAM ON E THROOSEVELT CIRCLE EASTBOUND BRIDGE, AND A FIX WILL RUIREEQ DEMOLITION >> UNFORTUNATELY, THIS IS A COMPLICATED STRUCTURE AND A COMPLICATED APPROACH TO WORK. All Northbound lanes are shut down on I-75 in Ocala before the S.W. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter], 11:00 AM I-16 The I-16 bridge was completely demolished last night. Its been a long time and I have to use the bathroom.. Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand. Frank Soriano has owned his company Frank's Scrap Metal in Silver Spring for three years. The . It's a situation the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said many of its engineers. (Cam Woolley/ CP24) The driver of the truck was taken to hospital to be treated for minor . Your commute. Bridge Accident Damage Closes 183 & Loop 12 In Irving. "I can tell you that it had to pass under a number of other bridges that were of the same height so we're not sure if that load loosened up at some point," he told WBZ. It's not clear if the trailer was left in the raised position or if it somehow raised on its own, but the impact pushed the overpass for State Route 86 six feet off its foundation. Mike Goodwin has been a stock broker, garbage man, and a house painter. pic.twitter.com/ECXz4ad2Ys, That will be the fastest way to reopen I-16, GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry said Thursday. Texas - The Lone Star StateTexas is the second largest U.S. state, behind Alaska, with an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km2). SkyEye captured the wreckage at a railroad crossing on . Anytime this happens, its a flashback. A semi-truck pulling a large dump trailer that was raised reportedly struck an overpass on Interstate 16, and the impact was so hard it literally shoved the bridge off its foundation. You may be offline. Armed suspect found after search prompts lockdown in Queen Creek neighborhood, Northern Arizona residents preparing for major snow storm. It appeared to show the front part of the truck including the hood lift up in the air before the bridge partially collapsed. This team is getting it done a lot quicker than we ever thought it would, Kemp said. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! Gulliver said they're working as quickly as possible to stabilize the bridge. Originally, traffic was diverted to Highway 484 and traffic already on the interstate was directed to make a U-turn from the Northbound lanes to the Southbound lanes. The overpass connects the towns of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. As of 2:30 p.m., crews were still surveying and working to repair the bridge in an effort to reopen the northbound lanes. Man facing attempted murder charges appointed to Alachua County Historical Commission, Horse Capital TV previews upcoming event at the World Equestrian Center, 19-year-old, indicted on murder charges for the killing of Demiah Appling, has arraignment hearing. IRVING (CBSDFW.COM) - All of northbound Loop 12 and part of eastbound Highway 183 in Irving remain closed, after a semi hit an overpass just . And now there are people that arent coming home, said John Hogen, vice president of the Rob Dollar Foundation. In a press conference about the situation, Commissioner McMurry stated the quickest way to reopen I-16 was to simply demolish the bridge. Also known as Bridge 66, D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chris Geldart said it "was inspected in February 2021 resulting in a May 25 inspection report giving the bridge a rating of poor condition (A number 4 rating).". Trucks often are taller, or carry cargo taller, than an overpass allows. They shouldnt have to deal with the emotion and the frustration of not seeing their loved one come home while theyre out doing something in our beautiful state, he said. At least there's a plan in place to keep things moving during the cleanup process. ANTOINTE:ET MASSDOT DOES NOT YET HAVE A PRICE TAG FOR ALL THE WORK, BUT SAYS IT DOES PLATON HOLD T THERUCKING COMPANY FINANCIALLY RESPON. Video captured the moment when a train slammed into a semi-truck that was trapped on the tracks in Texas on Tuesday. Three other vehicles driving through were either damaged or destroyed in the crash. All three southbound lanes of the Northway were closed most of Wednesday while the left and center lanes reopened Thursday morning after repairs were made overnight. She also watched the bridge collapse but from afar. ", A state Department of Transportation official said it is unclear when all repairs to the overpass will be complete. Please check your connection and try again using the Retry button. Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips. A dump truck had the bed raised and hit the Quacco Road overpass, according to Chatham Emergency Services. State officials said a boom lift hit the Northway overpass forSitterlyRoad in Clifton Park Wednesday morning, forcing State Police to close the highway for hours. The driver of the tractor-trailer that struck a bridge on I-93 South in Medford near Roosevelt Circle has been cited by Mass. A report from the Metropolitan Police Department said a truck driver was traveling south on DC-295 near the Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue exit before noon on Wednesday. Shooting incident in Wisconsin captured on camera, police looking to identify shooter Lanes are expected to be closed for several hours. MassDOT expects that all travel lanes on I-93 southbound will be fully reopened at some point on Wednesday. The driver, identified by his brother as 50-year-old Frank Soriano, left a nearby concrete plant and forgot to lower the vehicle's subframe, according to the report. According to Goodyear police, the incident happened near the Cotton Lane Bridge, next to the MC-85. Miguel Soriano said Frank Soriano has driven down the highway on many occasions, and felt confident his brother was not responsible for the crash. "I really cried because he's my only brother.". Ill have a live report at Noon with more details @WCJB20 pic.twitter.com/nT0ZdTxQDB, We got here about 9:10 so weve been here over three hours, said Nichole Puglia, witness. Those permanent repairs are expected to take several months. All Northbound lanes are shut down on I-75 in Ocala before the S.W. "My brother is doing okay and he's in stable condition," Miguel Soriano told WUSA9. The accident severely damaged the bridge and shut down the northbound lanes for several hours, backing traffic up for eight miles. The Ocala Star-Banner, citing the Florida Highway Patrol, said the crash happened at 9:14 a.m. According to MassDOT, the entire beam and a section of the bridge deck, which is approximately 7 feet wide, will need to be demolished between the west abutment and the center pier above I-93 south. The shoring tower will be re-installed within the third travel lane to allow the remaining demolition work to occur. A truck carrying a large metal structure hit an overpass on 93 South around 3:20 p.m. Monday, damaging the bridge at Roosevelt Circle and causing a traffic mess for the afternoon rush hour. State Police declined to release the specific vehicle and traffic violations the man faces, saying criminal justice reforms forbid disclosure of traffic tickets. State troopers ticket driver in crash that closed Northway, A view of the Sitterly Road overpass above Interstate 87 on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Clifton Park, N.Y. A truck towing a trailer with a boom lift and traveling south on I-87, struck the bridge Wednesday morning, resulting in all lanes of I-87 southbound to be shut down to traffic. Please enter valid email address to continue. Eastbound traffic will have a 10-mile detour, with both detours designed to ease traffic congestion through two small towns on the detour routes. A crash in Washington State left a bridge closed after a semi-truck hit a car from behind, leaving the car trapped. A tow truck removes a truck that hit the Rock Island side of the Government Bridge Tuesday October 1, 2013. Andrew Cuomo's office praised the DOT for its quick work in getting the lanes on the Northway reopened. The driver of the truck says . THIS MORNING, THE DRIVERHO W PLOWED THAT OVER-HEIGHT TRUCK INTO THE BRIDGE IS BEING CIT.ED THE DRIVER WAS FINED $210 FO THE MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH THAT OTHER DRIVERS WILL NOW BE PANG FOR FOR MONTHS. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. Dispatchers said one person suffered minor . Inspection crews are on site after a dump truck hit an overpass on Route 24 in West Bridgewater early Wednesday. "Engineering personnel and metal experts are at the site conducting inspections," Barrett said Wednesday afternoon. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union), Traffic is seen backed up on Route 9 south MARION COUNTY, Fla. The Florida Highway Patrol and crews were working on I-75 Northbound in Marion County on Wednesday where a tractor-trailer traveling north struck and damaged the SW 66 Street overpass near the 347-mile marker. Our company truck hits a low over pass and takes off the top of the trailer. "I wasn't there but he's not a rookie," Miguel Soriano added. The equipment that the truck was carrying appeared to be severely dented. Troopers say a vehicle was too big to pass under the overpass and hit the structure. As a city desk editor, he's on the front lines of newsgathering for the Capital Region's newspaper. - The Florida Highway Patrol and crews were working on I-75 Northbound in Marion County on Wednesday where a tractor-trailer traveling north struck and damaged the SW 66 Street overpass near the. A spokesman in Gov. State Police, the organization announced Tuesday. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. It was pretty scary Ive never been in anything like this, said Puglia. OPD officials give details about the wreck. A 51-year-old cyclist has died after getting hit by a truck. Dollar was Hogens best friend. Weve got Florida Department of Transportation engineers here on the scene, bridge inspectors, said Lt. Patrick Riordan, FHP spokesperson. This update comes after Mayor Muriel Bowser said the bridge was structurally sound early on Wednesday after the incident, a misstatement that now has been admitted by her office. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. The crash. Truck hits, damages bridge at Lower Michigan Avenue and Wacker. A deadly crash Monday on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County was caused when a dump truck hauling a skid steer struck an . The. 66th St. overpass. CLIFTON PARK The driver of the truck that damaged the Sitterly Road overpass on Wednesdayand shut down the Northwayhas been ticketed, State Police said. Deputy Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Public Safety Lt. DOT is currently developing a construction plan for a permanent fix to the bridge which limits impacts during typical commuting hours.". The driver was also fined for not having flag cars and for being on I-93, which was not on the permitted route. Weve never seen anything like this. He is Canadian so this is his 2. Crews worked through the night on repairs, but only two lanes of traffic were getting by on that side of the highway Tuesday. "The Roosevelt Circle on top of the bridge is going to have a lane restriction in place for some period of time. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. Traffic on Thursday morning was moving along on the Northway through the construction area as well as on the alternate roads south, Route 9 and Moe Road during rush hour. GOODYEAR, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) Two cyclists are dead, and 11 others are seriously hurt after being hit by a pickup truck on a busy highway in the West Valley early Saturday. Geo resource failed to load. 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