By: Truck Safety Coalition

Press Release: New Survey Shows Strong Public Opposition to Longer Truck Driver Working Hours
October 16, 2014

New Survey Shows Strong Public Opposition to Longer Truck Driver Working Hours CONTACT: Beth Weaver, 301-814-4088, beth_weaver@verizon.net Washington, D.C. (October 16,…

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Industry Makes Improvements While Rule for Better Underride Languishes
October 9, 2014

INDUSTRY MAKES IMPROVEMENTS WHILE RULE FOR BETTER UNDERRIDE LANGUISHES  IIHS Report Shows Trailer Manufacturer Improved Rear Underride Guard Design WASHINGTON, D.C….

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The New York Times on Issuing a Long Overdue Rule for Entry Level Truck Driver Training
October 6, 2014

On October 4, 2014, The New York Times published an editorial in support of ending the delays in issuing the long…

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Truck Safety Advocates in the News
October 3, 2014

Two of our volunteers are now featured in two recent articles published by Bloomberg News. In these articles, Marianne Karth and…

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Indiana Family Starts Petition Urging Criminal Charges Against Truck Driver Responsible For Death Of Seven Family Members
September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014 – As his family prepared to mark the one-year anniversary of the truck crash that killed seven members…

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Safety Advocates, Teamsters Sue U.S. DOT for Failing to Issue Long-Overdue Truck Driver Training Requirements
September 18, 2014

For Immediate Release: Sept. 18, 2014 Contact: Karilyn Gower (202) 588-7779 Beth Weaver (301) 814-4088 Safety Advocates, Teamsters Sue U.S. DOT…

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Auto safety is Not Alone: Truck safety Also Suffers from NHTSA’s “Tiny” Budget and Workforce
September 18, 2014

In response to reports released that show how regulators failed to identify an ignition defect in millions of G.M. cars that…

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Read Our Letter to Secretary Foxx in Response to the Motor Carrier Industry’s Letter Regarding FMCSA’s CSA Program
September 17, 2014

Dear Secretary Foxx: On behalf of the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC), Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT), Citizens for Reliable and Safe…

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Two Hospitalized after a Work Zone Crash in Wisconsin
September 9, 2014

Another tragic crash occurred near Oshkosh, WI on September 8, 2014. This crash, between a semi truck and a Winnebago County…

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One Year after a Family’s Devastating Truck Crash
August 15, 2014

SEVEN FAMILY MEMBERS KILLED IN A FIERY CRASH AFTER SUV WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN TWO SEMI-TRUCKS IN INDIANA One Year after a…

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Anne Ferro’s Letter to FMCSA Colleagues
July 30, 2014

The longest-serving administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Anne Ferro, announced her resignation on Friday, July 25. Here…

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Fourth Annual Liam’s Walk
July 25, 2014

The 4th Annual Liam’s Walk took place on July 19. The walk was dedicated to the memory of Liam Mahaney who…

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Press Release: Truck Safety Advocates Respond to News of Truck Crash that Killed New Jersey Police Officer
July 18, 2014

Contact: Beth Weaver beth_weaver@verizon.net, 703.294.6404  TRUCK SAFETY ADVOCATES RESPOND TO NEWS OF TRUCK CRASH THAT KILLED NEW JERSEY POLICE OFFICER  Findings…

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An Oversized Truck Strike is the Probable Cause for the Washington State I-5 Bridge Collapse
July 16, 2014

Contact: Beth Weaver 301.814.4088,/beth_weaver@verizon.net The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Released Report – AN OVERSIZED TRUCK STRIKE IS THE PROBABLE CAUSE…

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Truck Safety Advocates Step Closer to Goal of Advancing Underride Protection
July 10, 2014

Contact: Beth Weaver 301.814.4088,/beth_weaver@verizon.net TRUCK SAFETY ADVOCATES STEP CLOSER TO GOAL OF ADVANCING UNDERRIDE PROTECTION  NHTSA Issues a Grant of Petition…

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July Events
June 30, 2014

Sorrow To Strength Reunion and Lobster Fest July 12, 2014 Lisbon, Maine Contact Daphne Izer for details   Liam’s Walk and…

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The Safety Community and Teamsters Respond to NTSB Initial Crash Report on Tracy Morgan Crash
June 19, 2014

Contact: Beth Weaver 301.814.4088,/beth_weaver@verizon.net THE SAFETY COMMUNITY AND TEAMSTERS RESPOND TO NTSB INITIAL REPORT ON THE TRACY MORGAN CRASH TRUCK DRIVER…

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A Letter from Safety Groups Urging Senators to Support the Booker Amendment to Stop Tired Trucking
June 19, 2014

Dear Senator, We are united in writing you to support the Booker Amendment to the Transportation Housing and Urban Development (THUD)…

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Press Conference Call: Senator Booker, Senator Blumenthal, Truck Crash Victims’ Families, Safety Groups, Law Enforcement, Labor Groups, Trucking Companies Unite in Opposition to Attack on Truck Safety
June 16, 2014

CONTACT: Beth Weaver, 301-814-4088, Beth_weaver@verizon.net PRESS CONFERENCE CALL SENATOR BOOKER, SENATOR BLUMENTHAL, TRUCK CRASH VICTIMS’ FAMILIES, SAFETY GROUPS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LABOR…

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See How Your Representative Voted: The Daines Amendment
June 12, 2014

On June 10, 2014, an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill,sponsored by Rep. Steve Daines (R-MT), passed…

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Daphne Izer, Founder of Parents Against Tired Truckers, Appears on World News with Diane Sawyer
June 10, 2014

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Read the Statement of the Obama Administration’s Policy Regarding Highway and Motor Carrier Safety
June 9, 2014

The Administration released a Statement of Administration to strongly oppose House passage of H.R. 4745, making appropriations for the Departments of…

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In the Aftermath of the Tracy Morgan Crash: Joan Claybrook Gives Interviews about the Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue
June 9, 2014

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Get the Real Facts on the Collins Amendment to Suspend the 34-Hour Restart
June 8, 2014

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, introduced an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill that suspends the current…

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Maine Truck Crash Families Appalled by Maine Senator’s Support for Anti-Truck Safety Legislation
June 3, 2014

MAINE TRUCK CRASH FAMILIES APPALLED BY SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS’ SUPPORT FOR ANTI-TRUCK SAFETY LEGISLATION SENATOR COLLINS ACTIONS WILL INCREASE TRUCK DRIVER…

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2014 Liam’s Walk and Butterfly Release
May 22, 2014

Truck Safety Coalition volunteer, Christina Mahaney, will hold the fourth annual Liam’s Walk and Butterfly Release on July 19, 2014 in…

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Celebrating Daphne Izer, Champion of Change
May 14, 2014

On May 13, 2014, Daphne Izer, founder of Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT), was honored by the White House as a…

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Daphne Izer Honored by the White House for her Truck Safety Advocacy
May 12, 2014

PARENTS AGAINST TIRED TRUCKERS (PATT) FOUNDER HAS BEEN NAMED A 2014 TRANSPORTATION CHAMPION OF CHANGE Daphne Izer Honored by the White…

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The Truck Safety Coalition and Volunteers Remember Former Congressman Oberstar
May 7, 2014

THE TRUCK SAFETY COALITION AND OUR VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO THE PASSING OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN JAMES L. OBERSTAR Arlington, VA (May 5,…

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Karth Family to Deliver Truck Safety Petition To U.S. DOT
April 30, 2014

Contact: Beth Weaver beth_weaver@verizon.net 301.814.4088 NORTH CAROLINA FAMILY MARKS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF FATAL TRUCK CRASH THAT CLAIMED THE LIVES OF…

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Karth Family Journeys to Washington, D.C.
Deliver “Anna Leah and Mary Stand Up for Truck Safety” Petition to U.S. DOT
April 29, 2014

On May 4, 2014, the first anniversary of the devastating truck crash that claimed the lives of AnnaLeah and Mary Karth,…

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FMCSA Report Confirms Minimum Insurance is Too Low
April 22, 2014

Contact: Beth Weaver 301.814.4088/beth_weaver@verizon.net  FMCSA Report Verifies Financial Responsibility Requirement Deficiency Safety Groups and Truck Crash Victims Urge FMCSA To Act…

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Florida Volunteers Pay a Visit to the Offices of Members of Congress
April 16, 2014

On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, our Florida volunteers, Jane Mathis (St. Augustine, FL) and Tracy Quinichett (Orlando, FL), visited the Florida…

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One CRASH Board Member’s thoughts on the Deadly Orland Crash
April 11, 2014

On Thursday evening, a FedEx truck crashed head on into a bus carrying prospective college students. Ten are dead and dozens…

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Watch a Broad Coalition Speak out against Increasing Truck Size and Weight Limits
April 11, 2014

The videos from the Truck Size and Weight press conference are now posted. Thank you to all the speakers for doing…

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Truck Size and Weight Press Conference – 04/09/2014
April 9, 2014

Today, a broad coalition of public health and safety groups, truck drivers, law enforcement, and families of truck crash victims joined U.S….

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Advisory: Labor, Law Enforcement, Health and Safety Groups, and Victims of Truck Crashes Join to Oppose Bigger and Heavier Trucks
April 7, 2014

Contact:  Beth Weaver 301.814.4088 or beth_weaver@verizon.net UPDATE — MEDIA ADVISORY BREAKING NEWS – Transportation Research Board (TRB) Peer Review Committee Issues…

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The AnnaLeah & Mary Karth Petition: STAND UP FOR TRUCK SAFETY
March 31, 2014

Each year 4,000 people are killed and another 100,000 people are injured in truck crashes. This is an unacceptably high number…

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Pennsylvania Volunteers Visit with US Senators and Congressman
March 28, 2014

On Thursday, March 27, 2014, our Pennsylvania volunteers, Kim Telep (Harrisburg, PA) and Dorothy Wert (Montrose, PA), visited the Pennsylvania offices…

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ADVISORY: PA WIDOWS TO LOBBY U.S. SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN TO PREVENT TRUCK CRASHES AND IMPROVE SAFETY
March 26, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY PENNSYLVANIA WIDOWS LOBBY U.S. SENATORS & CONGRESSMEN TO PREVENT TRUCK CRASHES & IMPROVE SAFETY Congress Beginning Reauthorization of Surface…

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Truck Safety Coalition Volunteer Chosen to Serve on the Illinois State Freight Advisory Council
March 18, 2014

We are pleased to announce that our Illinois truck safety volunteer, Kate Brown, has been selected to serve on the new…

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Safety Groups Respond to T & I Hearing Stacked with Industry
February 27, 2014

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FMCSA Releases Proposed Rule for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
February 21, 2014

New Rule Will create a central database for verified positive drug and alcohol test results of CDL holders and refusals by…

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Truck Safety Advocates Respond to GAO Report on FMCSA’s CSA Program
February 10, 2014

 Report Recommends Expanding and Improving Data. Arlington, VA (February 4, 2014):  Daphne Izer, Founder of Parents Against Tired Truckers (P.A.T.T.) responded to…

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Byrd, Zachary
January 27, 2014

Age: 21 Zachary was a caring and loving man. He had a heart of never ending love. He did not know…

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Baxter, Laura
November 14, 2013

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VanHorn, Farrell
November 14, 2013

Photo of Farrell VanHorn and Tammy Boron

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Hinkley, Amelia Marie Halle
November 14, 2013

Brief Description of the Crash:  As Amy legally entered the intersection, a Mack Dump truck recklessly and illegally ran a red…

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Mooney, James William, Sr.
November 14, 2013

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Mortimer, Kevin Mortimer
November 14, 2013

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Mosqueda, Kim & Carlye
November 14, 2013

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Phillips-David A.
November 14, 2013

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Piazza, Michael J.
November 14, 2013

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Pieper, Tiffany Lynn
November 14, 2013

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Rundell, Pamela A.
November 14, 2013

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Russell, Linda
November 14, 2013

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Saar, Sara Sea
November 14, 2013

Photo of Linda Saar, Jennie Hanson, Issiah Hanson and Sara Sea Saar.

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Hanson, Issiah
November 14, 2013

Photo of Linda Saar, Jennie Hanson, Issiah Hanson, Sara Sea Saar.

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Hanson, Jennie
November 14, 2013

Photo of Linda Saar, Jennie Hanson, Issiah Hanson, Sara Sea Saar.

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Saar, Linda
November 14, 2013

Photo of Linda Saar, Jennie Hanson, Issiah Hanson, Sara Sea Saar.

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Walters, Rob
November 14, 2013

Robert “Rob” Walters was a diesel wrecker driver born in Fort Worth, TX. He had many hobbies, which included a love…

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Weimann, Robert Stephen
November 14, 2013

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Yoder, Josh
November 14, 2013

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Worona, Angela
November 14, 2013

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Worden, Alice M.
November 14, 2013

Alice M Worden and Mary Beebe.

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Woods, Paul
November 14, 2013

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Woods, Jesse
November 14, 2013

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Woods, Millie
November 14, 2013

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Wolf, Kenneth
November 14, 2013

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Wilburn, Orbie DeWayne
November 14, 2013

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Welding, Dawn Marie
November 14, 2013

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Watts, Christine Lyn
November 14, 2013

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Wagner, Shannon D.
November 14, 2013

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Wages, Suzanne
November 14, 2013

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Virtue, Patrick
November 14, 2013

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Vilar, Camille Celina
November 14, 2013

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Varik, Viiu Ann
November 14, 2013

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Valenzuela, Erick ”Bubba”
November 14, 2013

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Swift, Jasen Matthew
November 14, 2013

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Studdard, John C., III
November 14, 2013

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Studdard, Darlene
November 14, 2013

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Stratton, Julie
November 14, 2013

My sister Julie I. Stratton was returning from dropping off hr 3 year old son at my home in Rochester, NY…

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Stevens, Donald Richard
November 14, 2013

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Re’ Curl, Ashley
November 14, 2013

Ashley Lynn Sprouse (left) and Ashley Re’ Curl (right)

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Sprouse, Ashley Lynn
November 14, 2013

Ashley Lynn Sprouse (left) and Ashley Re’ Curl (right)

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Sprinkle, Stacy Lynn
November 14, 2013

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Smith, Hilliard
November 14, 2013

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Skinner, Cody
November 14, 2013

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Skinner, Kevin
November 14, 2013

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Simko, Marthann Margaret
November 14, 2013

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Siegmund, June
November 14, 2013

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Siegmund, Paul
November 14, 2013

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Shanbron, David Lee
November 14, 2013

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Selwyn, Pearl
November 14, 2013

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Pantsche, Michael
November 14, 2013

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Sadigh, Roya
November 14, 2013

Roya was not only physically beautiful, but she was also kind-hearted, intelligent, witty and had a gentle soul. Indeed, Roya genuinely…

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Rose, Rita
November 14, 2013

Murdered on Hwy 49 outside of Milledgeville GA by the driver of an 18-wheeler who failed to maintain lane and hit…

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Rose, Samuel Keith
November 14, 2013

Killed on Interstate 78, North Hampton County PA. by the driver of an 18 wheeler who fell asleep at the wheel.

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Robertson, Larry Ray, Jr
November 14, 2013

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Rhinehart-Phillips, Sylvia
November 14, 2013

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Reina, Jennifer
November 14, 2013

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Reina, Frank
November 14, 2013

Photo is of Frank and Jennifer Reina.

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Rainwater, Raymond
November 14, 2013

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Quinichett, Channing
November 14, 2013

Channing Michelle Quinichett was born on July 6th, 1987 at Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, DC at 8:11 pm. As…

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Prewitt, Betty
November 14, 2013

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Prewitt, Herbert
November 14, 2013

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Pierce, Terry A.
November 14, 2013

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Phillips, Ronald W.
November 14, 2013

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Pfaff, Ann
November 14, 2013

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Petty, Marvin
November 14, 2013

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Patterson, Francis
November 14, 2013

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Ortiz, Helen Whatley
November 14, 2013

Photo of Helen Whatley Ortiz & Juan Beltran.

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O’Sullivan, Lorraine
November 14, 2013

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Olson, Heather Marie
November 14, 2013

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Noe, Kristina Marie
November 14, 2013

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Nash, Justin A.
November 14, 2013

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Michaud, Michael
November 14, 2013

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Michaud, Stephen
November 14, 2013

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Michaud, Dawn Marie
November 14, 2013

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Rooker, Brandie L
November 14, 2013

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Mercurio, Anthony M
November 14, 2013

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Mercurio, Kristi A
November 14, 2013

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Mercurio, Alan A
November 14, 2013

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Martin, Christina
November 14, 2013

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Manczunski, Emily J.
November 14, 2013

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Mahle, Denise D.
November 14, 2013

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Nick Liberatore
November 14, 2013

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Lemieux, Scott W.
November 14, 2013

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Leighton, Katie
November 14, 2013

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Ledford, Skyler
November 14, 2013

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Ledford, Lonnie
November 14, 2013

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Ledford, Melissa
November 14, 2013

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Ledford, Randall
November 14, 2013

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LaRoche, Christopher
November 14, 2013

This was a hit and run by a trucker. Chris and his co-worker had parked along the shoulder on the southbound…

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Krick, Brad
November 14, 2013

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Knight, Jennifer Lyn
November 14, 2013

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Knight, Wayne
November 14, 2013

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Knight, Virginia
November 14, 2013

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Knight, Joseph
November 14, 2013

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Kernal, Rebecca Ann
November 14, 2013

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Karch, Laura Rose
November 14, 2013

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Jones, Robyn Lynn
November 14, 2013

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Jones, Christine
November 14, 2013

Christine was like no other. She was a mother to all, a sister to all, a nurse to all, a shoulder…

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Jones, Ralph William
November 14, 2013

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Jones, Dylan Curry
November 14, 2013

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Johnson, Peggy
November 14, 2013

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John, Donald Robert
November 14, 2013

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Jimison, Stewart Christian
November 14, 2013

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Jennings, David
November 14, 2013

NAFTA Open Border – Mexican Trucking DOES NOT Work. Bob and Marie Jennings – Grandparents David Michael Jennings – Grandson

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Jennings, Marie
November 14, 2013

NAFTA Open Border – Mexican Trucking DOES NOT Work. Bob and Marie Jennings – Grandparents David Michael Jennings – Grandson

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Jennings, Bob
November 14, 2013

NAFTA Open Border – Mexican Trucking DOES NOT Work. Bob and Marie Jennings – Grandparents David Michael Jennings – Grandson

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Izer, Jeff
November 14, 2013

Jeff And Angie were killed when a Wal-Mart truck driver fell asleep at the wheel of his 80,000 pound big rig…

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Hodgson, Delaina
November 14, 2013

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Hodgerson, Karen Jeannette
November 14, 2013

Cause of crash: A tractor-trailer drifted across the median of a four-lane highway into oncoming traffic, striking the front of Jeannette’s…

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Hlavinka, Mekenzie Lynne
November 14, 2013

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Hinkle, Casey Alexandar
November 14, 2013

Passed on July 5th 2009 in Gainsville, TX. Casey was a funny, smart and a painfully handsome young man, who loved…

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Hinkle, Gervious Dale
November 14, 2013

Passed on July 5th 2009 in Gainsville, TX. My dad was a good dad and Papa who was always there for…

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Heslep, Dwight
November 14, 2013

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Heslep, Joshua
November 14, 2013

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Herron, Roger
November 14, 2013

Roger and Audrey Herron 4 days before being rear ended by semi. Audrey Herron sustained permanent injuries.

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Hensley, Virgil
November 14, 2013

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Hawkins, Brad
November 14, 2013

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Hausmann, Luke
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Harris, Robert, Jr.
November 14, 2013

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Harmer, Barney
November 14, 2013

Barney was a fun loving man as well as a great dad and husband. He served his country in the U.S….

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Hall, Carl L.
November 14, 2013

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Gotch, Paul David
November 14, 2013

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Gholson, Teresa Anne
November 14, 2013

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Getty,, Daniel F.
November 14, 2013

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Getty, Jared D.
November 14, 2013

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Gettis, Angela Sue
November 14, 2013

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Garcia, Ernesto, III
November 14, 2013

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Garcia, Robyn ”Suzett”
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Garcia, Zachary Cody
November 14, 2013

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Frye, Clinton J.
November 14, 2013

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Frasier, Richard
November 14, 2013

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Fisher, Cammy Laron
November 14, 2013

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Files, Inez
November 14, 2013

Photo of Joseph, Virginia & Wayne Knight and Inez Files.

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Ferguson, Amber
November 14, 2013

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Ferguson, Desiree
November 14, 2013

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Ferguson, Jeannie
November 14, 2013

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Denise Ewin, Colleen
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Everett, Karen
November 14, 2013

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Ettredge, Daniel
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Engelke, Sara Dawn
November 14, 2013

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Edwards, Carla “Rachelle”
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Eckert, Ronald
November 14, 2013

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Durk, Janelle Ann Marie
November 14, 2013

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Durbrow, Dean Chandler
November 14, 2013

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Dunn, Robin
November 14, 2013

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Dunn, Richard
November 14, 2013

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Dubuc, Angie
November 14, 2013

Jeff And Angie were killed when a Wal-Mart truck driver fell asleep at the wheel of his 80,000 pound big rig…

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Domer, Duane
November 14, 2013

The speed limit needs to be lowered through the little town (New Baltimore) where this happened.

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Crawford, Guy Champ
November 14, 2013

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Crawford, Jeanine
November 14, 2013

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Couto, Jorge
November 14, 2013

Jorge was 46, he left behind a son and 3 step-sons, a wife, a mom, and several other family members. He…

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Corbin, Amy Elizabeth
November 14, 2013

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Condor, Nathon G.
November 14, 2013

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Chounard, Ai P.
November 14, 2013

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Champ, James E., Jr.
November 14, 2013

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