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Uploaded: 10/02/15 6:42 PM GMT
Beautiful Day...Maybe Not
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Humm...no traffic on the Westbound side of I-10 in Louisiana. This was taken from a nearby overpass to where I live when I heard about a truck accident on I-10. We seem to have so many of them. See that puff of smoke way down the road on the right? That's where a trucker fell asleep and drove off into the woods. His rig caught fire and that was the end of him. A truck stop is just a little ways further down the road where he could have caught a nap. Don't drive tired!

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::corngrowth
10/02/15 8:53 PM GMT
A touching narrative and image Momma and a very wise advice from you because you know where you are talking about.

Nowadays the shortage of sleep isn't the only danger on the road. In my country many accidents happen because of the use of smart phones (cell phones) while driving, while it's strictly forbidden.

Thanks for this post Pat as it's a warning for all of us!
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::tigger3
10/02/15 9:37 PM GMT
A somber capture Pat, don't drive when tired, and don't text and drive. tigs=^..^=
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::Ramad
10/02/15 9:51 PM GMT
That is awful! Just this afternoon they showed the first trial of automatic driving (no hands) truck on the busy autobahn. That would have prevented this accident. Nice capture with good depth and a beautiful cloudy sky.
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.Dunstickin
10/03/15 8:06 AM GMT
I do believe you would be aware of all this when you drove your rigs!..

Does't matter where in the world, you are...
a vehicle is dangerous and care must be took!
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::heidlerr
10/03/15 1:47 PM GMT
The shot is a lovely capture except for the misfortune of the poor trucker. They must have traffic stopped or detoured around the site. The Eastbound traffic is very light at this time of the day. Thanks for the words of advise.
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.icedancer
10/04/15 10:56 PM GMT
Oh my goodness, that's too bad. Even if this has a sad side but also has a wonderful capture of the Interstate and that gorgeous sky
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::Jimbobedsel
10/05/15 1:36 AM GMT
That's terrible what happened on the highway. You captured a beautiful shot of the interstate, but reported some very sad news.
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