Highway Accident Reports Brief Format, Issue Number 3 - 1979

8 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Technical Information Service PB80-145717

Highway Accident Reports Brief Format, Issue Number 3 - 1979

(U.S.) National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, DC

25 Jan 80

TECHNICAL REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE

NTSB Form 1765.2 (Rev. 9/74)

FOREWORD

The National Transportation Safety Board, in accordance with the provisions of the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974, has determined the probable causes of the 41 U.S. highway accidents reported herein.

The enclosed briefs are the reports of the National Transportation Safety Board and are thereby subject to the limitation of 49 USC 1903(c):

"No part of any report or reports of the Board, relating to any accident or the investigation thereof, shall be admitted as evidence or used in any suit or action for damages growing cut of any matter mentioned in such report or reports."

For those readers who wish more detailed information, the original factual reports are on file in the Washington, D.C., office of the National Transportation Safety Board and may be examined. These reports will be reproduced for a fee covering reproduction cost and postage. Orders for material also are subject to a user charge by the Board for special services, and such charge will be included in the bill.

Requests for reproduction should be forwarded to:

National Transportation Safety Board Public Inquiries Section Washington, D.C. 20594

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Docket Number: HY-135-79

Highway Accident Number: ATL-77-F-H001

Location:

Local time: Date: 1312

Weather: Ligb® condition:

City Leslite State Georgia 1215 05/04/77 Clear - dry Davlight

Road U.S. Route 280 Intersecting Street None

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator Business/Residence

1. 1974 Pontiac Lemans 2-door hardtop C.D. Scroggins Unknown

1. 1967 white 9564TD Tractor Cordele Sash, Door and Lumber Co. Cordele, Georgia

1. 1970 Johnson Custom Built semitraller Cordele Sash, Door and Lumber Co. Cordele, Georgia

Accident.

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) A westbound Pontiac on U.S. Route 280 crossed the painted solid centerline in the path of an eastbound tractor-trailer. Neither vehicle attempted evasive action prior to headon impact. The tractor and the Pontiac were destroyed. There was no alcohol involvement in the accident.

Probable 1. Failure of Pontiac driver to maintain vehicle in lane of travel.

1. Lack of avasive action by either vehicle.

October

7actors: 1.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

〔图〕Passengers in ronrlac\n Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing impact forces.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $25,000 Reference: 0

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-74-78

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-77-F-F004

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Kings Mountain State North Carolina 1400 07/31/77 Clear - dry Daylight

Road U.S. Route 74

Intercepting Street None

City & State of

Vehicle: Year:

Make.

Model

Operator

Business/Residence

1. 1971 Silver Eagle

05

Continental Southeastern Lines, Inc. Dallas, Texas

1. 1969

Mercury

Marquis

Name unknown

Unknown

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) A westbound Mercury crossed a 12-foot grass median and struck an eastbound bus left front-to-left front. The accident occurred at the beginning of a merge of the 4-lane divided highway into a 2-lane, 2-way highway. Four of the 6 occupants of the Mercury were killed. The blood alcohol level of the Mercury aiver was 0.40 percent.

Probable i. Failure of Mercury driver to maintain directional control of his vehicle.

Cause:

1. Driver intoxication.

Other

Factor: 1. Absence of a median divider at the merge location.

Fatalities:

Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Failure to wear available restraints; ejection.

1. Impact forces.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: Unknown

Other Property: Unknown

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Weach440000 D.C. 20594

Reporting

Agency: Arlanta Field Office

Location:

AccIdeat

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors). A van occupied by a driver and 21 passengers was westbound on Burroughs Cover Road. Failing to negotiate a left-hand curve, it ran off the road in a 5 percent downgrade, vaulted from the top of a steep embankment and dropped 40 feet to the ground below. The van was destroyed, and 4 of the 21 passengers were killed. Van left no skidmarks on the road. Results of a blood alcohol test performed on the driver were calculated to be 0,105 percent.

Failure of the alcohol impaired driver to maintain directional control of the vehicle and negotiate

Probable 1. the left curve. $\ldots$ $\ldots$ $\ldots$ $\ldots$ $\ldots$ $\ldots$ $\ldots$

Cause: 2. $\ldots$ 3. $\ldots$

Other

Factors: i. Absence of road markings on a recently resurfaced road.

1. $\_$

Patalities: Number: (driver, passcnger, pedestrian) 4 Passengers in van Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) 1 Driver of van

Probable Cause of Casuality:

1. Crushing forces.

1. $\_$

Property Losses:

Veicles: $9,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Peporting

Docket Number: HY-123-79

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-78-F-H006

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Dorxville State Georgia 1719 07/21/78 Clear Daylight

Road Interstate 285

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City & State of Business Residence

Rollings Leasing Corp.

Doraville, Georgia

Richard Scott Branning Rushman, Mischief, C.

Atlanta, Georgia

AccIéent

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors).

When a southbound tractor-semitrailer applied brakes for slow moving traffic ahead, it tackknifed to the left, striking a southbound motorcycle and shoving it laterally into the right front of a Dodge dump truck.

?probable 1. Excessive tractor-semitrailer speed, resulting in loss of control in construction zone.

Cause: 2.

Other

Factors: 1. None.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Infuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing forces.

1. $\_$

Property Losses:

vehizles: $2,800

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-117-78

Agency: Atlanta Field Office $\_$

digway Accident Number: ATL-78-F-H011

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Forest Park

State Georgia

1320

08/15/78

Clear - dry

Day1ight

Road U.S. Highway 19-11

Intersecting Street Main Street

City & State of

AccIdent

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors). The truck was northbound on U.S. Highway 19-41 when the tank trailer failed at a weld between the second and third compartments, permitting the cargo to spill. One fireman was injured while fighting the ensuing fire.

Proble 1. Fatigue failure of a girth weld connecting the tank surface between the second and third cargo compartments.

Cause: 7

1. 11.20

Otherz

Factors: 1.

고,

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Toxic fumes. $\ldots$ 2. $\ldots$ 3. $\ldots$

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $20,000

Other Property: 5,000 (cargo)

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-92-78

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-R004

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

Road Interstate 285

intersecting Street North Decatur

City & State of

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) The northbound Buick, traveling at a high rate of speed, went out of control and struck and mounted the guardrail. It rode the guardrail, struck a bridge abutment rode the bridgerail and then vaulted to the roadway below, landing on its roof and left side.

Probable 1. Influence of alcohol on driver.

Cause: 2. Excessive speed for road condition.

1. Inadequate performance of guardrail system.

Other

Factors: 1. None.

Fatalities: Number: (dr'ver, passenger, pedestrial)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing impact forces.

1. Failure of occupants to use available restraints.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $7,000

Other Property: 3,000

NATTONAI TRANSPORTATTON CAFFY ROADD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: KY-93-78

Agency: Atlanta Field O'ice

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H005

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

Road State Route 20 Intersecting Street State Route 13

City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator

Business/Residence

1. $\underline{\underline{\text{1972}}}} \underline{\underline{\text{Plymouth}}}$

4-door sedan

James Lebb

Courtland, Alabama

1. 1977

Lee Way Trucking Co.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

1. 1975

2-door sedan

Hillsboro, Alabama

1. -

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors). A Plymouth was westbound on State Route 20 at a high rate of speed when its driver lost control of the vehicle. The Plymouth sideswiped an eastbound truck, went into a yaw and struck the Pinto heacin. The driver of the Pinto was ejected and killed. The other five occupants of the Pinto died inside the vehicle. Blood alcohol test results for the Plymouth driver were 0.16 percent.

Probable 1. Failure to maintain control of the Plymouth due to excessive speed and driver intoxication.

Cause:

Other

Factors: 1. None.

Patellites: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Failure to wear occupant restraints.

1. Ejection from vehicle; impact with roadway.

1. Collision forces.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $5,000

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-94-78

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H006

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Charleston State Tennessee

0845 11/05/78 Fog - dry - Davligh

Road Interstate 75 Intersecting Street None

City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator

Business/Residence

1. 63 vehicles, including 3 tractor-semitrailer combination units, several automobiles pulling travel trailers,

1. a police car, and numerous automobiles.

1. __________.

Accident Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) Sudden development of an extremely dense patch of fog rapidly reduced visibility over a 2-mile stretch of Interstate 75 to almost zero. Vehicles suddenly entering the unexpected fog bank were unable to stop before striking unseen vehicles. Others did stop and were struck from the rear. Other fog accidents have occurred in this same location during the past 4 years. All have been multi-vehicle, but no fatalities have occurred since 1974. In all, there has been 72 injuries and significant property damage.

Probable 1. Reduced visibility due to the sudden development of dense fog.

1. Failure of drivers to heed advance fog warning signs and reduce speed accordingly.

Other

Factors: 1.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Protabie Cause of Casualty:

Property Losses:

1. Impact forces.

Vehicles: $63,000

Other Property: S,000

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-98-78

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-7-E010

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Route

State Louisiana

0640

Raining-well

Road State Route 3127

Intercepting Street None

City & State of

Vehicle: Year

Make.

Type Tracto

Operator

Business, Residence

1. 1973 International

F-4720

smitrailer

Port Allen, Louisiana

1. General Motors

(P-9) Locomotive

Southern Pacific Trans

New Orleans, Louisiana

1. 1978 01smobile

→ door sedan

Susan B. Katz

Greana, Louisiana

Recommendation

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

Trying to cross the railroad tracks ahead of a train, a tractor-semitrailer loaded with anhydrous ammonia drove around lowered gates into the train's path. Upon impact, the cargo tank ruptured, releasing the hazardous material. The tractor-semitrailer also struck an Oldsmobile standing on the opposite side of the crossing which was protected by operating flashing red lights, bells and gates. There was no view obstruction. Failure of truck-driver to stop his truck short of the railroad tracks in response to warning of an probable 1. approaching train.

ause: 2.

NATIONAL TRANSPOPTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-99-78

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H011

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Ramah State Louisiana 1245 12'16/78 Raining - wet Daylight

Road Interstate Route 10 Intersecting Street Milepost 130

ACCENT

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors).

A 1969 GMC truck towing a campertrailer westbound on Interstate 10 approached two vehicles parked on the right roadway shoulder, a 1977 Ford LTD belind a 1974 Ford truck hitched to a campertrailer. A 1977 GMC tractor-semitrailer rapidly gaining on the 1969 GMC truck-campertrailer suddenly swerved left to avoid the campertrailer. In doing so, it struck a reinforced concrete bridge, then swerved right toward the righthand road shoulder. Crossing the right lane diagonally, it contacted the left front of the 1969 truck-campertrailer. On the right shoulder, the tractor-semitrailer override the Ford LTD. The two slid into the 1974 Ford truck-campertrailer. All three exploded and burned.

Probable I. Failure of driver of tractor-semitrziler to maintain control over his vehicle.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Fire. $\_$

1. Ejection from vehicle. $\_$

Property Loases:

Vehicles: $8,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-170-79

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H017

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Norcross State Georgia 1055 02/17/79 Clear - dry Daylight

Read Amwilder Road Intersecting Street Old Peachtree Road

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator Business/Residence

1. 1972 Ford Stationwagon John William Clayton Doraville, Georgia

1. General Electric GSU23B Freight train Southern Railway Co. Washington, D.C.

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or aosence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) An eastbound stationwagon drove past flashing warning lights and around a lowered railroad gate at a railroad grade crossing into the path of a Southern Railway train. The train, which was traveling about 45 mph, struck the stationwagon; its two occupants were ejected.

Probable 1. Disregard of traffic controls at a railroad crossing.

Cause: 2. Apparent failure to perceive approaching train.

Other

Factors: 1. Precedence of unidentified van around lowered gate.

1. Use of alcohol by driver of stationwagon.

$$ \text{Fatalities:} \quad \text{Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)} \quad \text{Injuries:} \quad \text{Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)} \\ \qquad 1 \quad \text{Driver of Ford} \qquad 1 \quad \text{Passenger in Ford} $$

〔图〕Driver of Ford\n 〔图〕FordinPasserger\n Probable Cause of Casual cy:

Property Losses:

1. Crushing structure deformation.

Vehicles: $800

1. Election from vehicle.

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-154-79

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H019

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Ginnett County State Georgia 1845 02/28/79 Clear – dry Davlight (sunset)

Road Georgia Route 365 Intersecting Street Georgia Route 20

1. Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) The Chevrolet was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed; the Plymouth was northbound on Georgia Route 365, a 4-lane, divided highway with no median barrier. The right rear fire on the Chevrolet blew out. The Chevrolet rotated, vcered across the 40-foot-wide grassy median and was struck broadside by the Plymouth. Twc Chevrolet passengers were killed. Drivers of both cars and occupants of the Plymouth were injured.

Probable 1. Defective tirc blow-out.

Cause: 2. Excessive speed.

1. Loss of control.

Other

Factors: 1. Absence of median barrier.

1. Possible use of alcohol by driver of Chevrolet.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) 2 Passengers in Chevrolet

〔图〕11\n

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Failure to wear available seatbelis.

1. Impact with interior components of vehicles.

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

1 Passenger in Chevolet Passengers in Plvmouth

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Driver of Plymouth

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $6,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HYT143m79

Agency: Dulles Field Office

Highway Accident Number: XAD-79-c-H008.

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Fulran County State Pennsylvania 0530 2-2$^{n}$-79 Clear - snow Darkness

Road Interstate 70 Intersecting Street Milepost 7/45

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator Business/Residence

1. 19-2 GMC Astro-05 Tractor Kemp Furniture Industries, Inc. Goldsboro, North Carolina

1. 1969 Black Diamond Box Semitraller "Comp Furniture Industries, Inc. Goldsboro, North Carolina

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

Westbound truck went out of control as driver applied the brakes on a snow covered highway. The unit jackknified and overturner after striking a guardrail. Vehicle skidded 155 feet on its side. This was a four-lane divided highway.

Probable 1. Excessive speed for road conditions.

1. Jackknite of articulated vehicle.

Other

Factors: 1. None

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

〔图〕None\n

Probable Cause of Casualty:

Property Losses:

1. Dynamics of vehicle overturn

Vehicles: $7,500

Other Property: $500 guardrail

NATIONAL TPANSPORTATION SAFETY BOAPS

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-190-79

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H023

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Clear- Light condition:

City Calhoum State Tennessee

0745 04/15/79 dry-patchy fog Daylight

Road Interstate 75 Intersecting Street Milepost 35

City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator Business/Residence

Business/Residence

1. 18 vehicles, including 3 tractor-semitrailers, 4 stationwagons and 11 automobiles

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

At 0745, a 1500-foot stretch of Interstate 75 was enveloped in extremely dense fog. Visibility approaching the fog patch, however, was good. With no immediate advance warning, a southbound stationwagon suddenly entered the fog and braked abruptly. A tractor-semitrailer struck the stationwagon in the rear, then overturned. A second tractor-semitrailer struck the overturned trailer and itself overturned. A chain reaction of collisions followed. Interstate 75 was closed until the fog cleared at 0830. Six similar multiple-vehicle collisions have occurred in this same area in the past 5 years, resulting in 6 deaths, 86 injuries and 126 damaged or destroyed vehicles. Fog warning signs are posted 6 and 7 miles in advance of the accident site.

Probable 1. Sudden reduction in visibility.

Cause: 2. Reduction in varying degrees of vehicle speeds.

Other

Factors: 1. Excessive vehicle speeds for available visibility, driver reaction and vehicle stopping capabilities.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing and impact forces, __________

1. Election from vehicle.

1. Failure to wear occupant restraints.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $100,000 +

Other Property: 5,000

Docket Number: HY-190-79

Highway Accident Number : ATL-79-F-H023

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: BY-204-79

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H024

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

Road State Route 82 Intersecting Street Milepost 69.

Darkness

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator

City & State of Business/Residence

1. 1979 Ford E250 Van International Mooring & Marine

New Iberia, Louisiana

1. __________

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors). The van, occupied by a driver and 7 passengers, was eastbound at an estimated speed of 80 mph. It ran off of the road on a left-hand curve, penetrated a weder shoulder barrier, struck a bridge abutment, became airborne across a canal and landed on its side. One occupant was ejected into the canal. The van caught on fire. A toxicological test performed on the driver indicated a blood alcohol level of 0.27 percent.

Probable 1. Loss of control of van by driver due to driver intoxication and excessive speed.

Case: 2.

Other

Factors: 1. Nonconforming shoulder barrier.

2

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

1. Driver of van

4 Passengers in van

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

3 Passengers in van

Probable Cause of Casuality:

1. Impact forces, ejection and drowning

1. Impact forces and fire

1. Failure to wear available constraints:

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $10,000

Other Property: 3,000

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Docket Number: HY-180-79

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H025

Location:

local time: Date: Weather: High condition:

City New Hope State Florida 0035 06/02/79 Clear - drv Darkness

Road State Route 79 Intersecting Street None

Vehicle Year Make Model Type Z-door Operator City & State of Business/Residence

1979 Chrisler Gordoba Hardtop-coupe James R. McGown, Jr.

1. 1976 oldsmobile Cutlass Hardtor coupe McKev Gene Carroll, Jr.

1. 1976 oldsnobile Cut Lass Hardtor, coune, Mickov, Gere, Carroll, Jr. „Chirley, Florida

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) The Chrysler was southbound. For unknown reasons, the Chrysler crossed the northbound lane, ran off the road, recrossed both lanes and then swerved to the left, striking the northbound Oldsmobile headon. No precrash mechanical defects could be found in the Chrysler. All four occupants of the Chrysler were killed. Two of the three occupants of the Oldsmobile were killed.

Probable 1. Less of control of the Chrysler for unknown reasons.

1. Chrysler driver fatigue and lost reaction effectiveness.

1. Excessive speed.

Other

Factors: I.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) 1 Driver of Chrysler 1 Passengers in Chrysler 1 Driver of Oldsmobile 1 Passenger in Oldsmobile

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Impact forces.

1. Failure to wear occupant restraints.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $8,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Docket Number: HY-197-79

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H026

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Atlanta State Georgia 1930 07/18/79 Raining - wet Daylight

Road Interstate 285

Intercepting Street Sewell Road

City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make

Model Type Operator

Business/Residence

1. 1978 GMC

C.O.E. Tractor Ryder Truck Rental

Atlanta, Georgia

1. 1976

3-seat Stationwagon

Ambrose Lamar Boswell

Austell, Georgia

1. 1976

4-door sedan

Katie V. Davis

East Point, Georgia

1. 1970

88

Abandoned

NA

AccIdent

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

With a southbound truck applied brakes in a heavy rain to avoid an unidentified vehicle making a sudden lane change, it jackknified and struck a Cadillac. The Cadillac veered to the right and struck an Oldsmobile parked on the shoulder of the road. The truck then veered to the left, crossed the grassy median and struck and override a Plymouth stationwagon. Interstate 285 is a 6-lane divided highway.

Probable 1. Loss of directional stability of truck due to jackknife.

1. Lost steering capability by unrestrained truckdriver.

Factors: 1. Slippery road surface due to sudden heavy doumpour of rain.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

l Driver of Plymouth

1. Passenger in Plymouth.

Truckdriver

3 Passengers 10 Tymouta

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing impact forces

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $6,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C., 20594

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-HG27

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Lumberton State North Carolina 2348 08/07/79 Clear - drv Darkness

Road Godwin Avenue Intersecting Street 24th Street

City & State of Business/Residence

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Ope:ator

Bladenboro, North Carolina

1. 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-door hardtop Harry Lee Callihan

1. 1978 GMC axie woodchinper Asplundh Tree Expert Company

Charlotte, North Carolina

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant�, crash and postcrash factors).

Traveling at an estimated speed of 90 mph, a Chevrolet was an route to a hospital with an expectant mother when it failed to negotiate a left curve, went into a skid, left the road and skidded into a parked, unoccupied Asplundh Tree Expert Company truck. The driver of the Chevrolet and 5 of the 7 passengers, including the expectant mother, were killed in the crash. Four of the 8 occupants were children.

Probable 1. Loss of directional control due to excessive speed.

Cause: 2. of skidding.

Other

Factors: 1. Zone.

2

3

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

2 Passengers in Chevrole

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Impact with interior features and other structural elements

1. Failure to wear occupant restraints

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $3,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Agency: Atlanta Field Office

Docket Number: NY-217-79

Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H028

A�: Atlanta Field Office Highway Accident Number: ATL-79-F-H028

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Orlando State Florida005208/18/79Clear - dryDarkness

Road Orange County Rezad 420

Connecting Street County Road 419

City & State of

Vehicia: Year Make Model Type Operator

Business/Residence

1. 1970 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Rebecca Ann Wagoner Orlando, Florida

1. 1979 Datsun 210 2-door sedan Robert Jeffrey Wray Orlando, Florida

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) A group of teenaged (ages 15-19) pedestrians had gathered on the road after witnessing a drag rise between two cars driven by members of the group. Followed by a Datsan, a Chevrolet approached the group, which was milling about on the roadway. Not seeing the pedestrians in the dark until it was too late to avoid them, the Chevrolet plunged into the group while braking. The Datsan struck the Chevrolet in the rear.

Probable 1. Occupancy of the read by pedestrians after observing a planned drag race.

Cause:

1. Lack of any ambient light to alert oncom's traffic to the presence of the pedestrians.

1. Muffled approach of Chevrolet and Datsun due to engine noises from parked cars.

Other

Factors: 1. None.

azalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestric)

〔图〕Pedestrians\n 1 Driver of Datsun 2 Pedestrians

Probable Cause of Casualty:

Property Losses:

I. Impact with automobile

Vehicles: $600

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Report.»g

Docket Number: HY-71-78

Agency: Dulles Field Office

Highway Accident Number: TAD-77-F-P002

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

Road U.S. Route 206 Intersecting Street County Road Route 616

City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator Business/Residence

1. 1968 International Diesel 210 Flatbed truck Perla Block Corp. Moorestown, New Jersey

1. 1977 Bick Regal 2-door coupe Margaret S. Ileron Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

AccIdeat

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and post-crash factors) A truck carrying building blocks was traveling south on U.S. Route 206 when it struck a westbound Buick in the intersection of County Road Route 616. Pushed into a utility pole, the Buick came to rest near the truck, about 200 feet SSW of the point of impact. Fire ensued.'

Probable 1. Failure of the Butck driver to perceive and yield the right-of-wav at a stop-controlled intersection.

Cause:

1. $\_$

1. $\_$

Other $I$. Truck speed in excess of posted 50 mph.

Factors: 2. Automobile driver's unfamiliarity with the route.

1. Ambient noise conditions of passengers in the automobile.

1. Lack of guide signs on County Road Route 616 to inform motorists of U.S. Route 206.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

1. Driver of Buick

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Passenger in Buick

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Contact with vehicle interior objects.

1. Ejection.

1. Fire. $\_$

Property Lcesses:

Vehicles: $20,000

Other Property: 3,500

ALATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-69-78

Agency: Dulles Field Office

Highway Accident Number: IAD-77-F-H003

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Chantilly State Virginia 1419 08/21/77 Clear – dry Daylight

Road U.S. Route 50 Intersecting Street U.S. Route 28

City & State of Business/Residenc

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and pos' crash factors).

A dump truck loaded with gravel was traveling east on U.S. Route 50. It entered the intersection of U.S. Route 28 on a red light and broadsided a Dodge Coronet northbound on U.S. Route 28. The truck pushed the Dodge through the intersection and into a westbound truck waiting to make a left turn. Fire ensued.

Probable 1. Failure of the dump truck driver to stop for a red traffic signal.

Cause: 2.

Other

Factors: 1. A variable "green" phase for Route 50 traffic which allowed minimum time "greens" and cycles.

1. Lack of a second or all-“red” clearance interval.

1. Driver inexperience in operating a dump truck.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

1 Driver of International.1 dump truck

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Contact with interior objects.

1. Fire. $\_$

1. Impact forces. $\_$

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $40,000

Other Property: 900

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-68-77

Agency: Dulles Field Office $\_$

Location:

Highway Accident Number: IAD-77-F-H004

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Alexandria State Virginia 1300 08/11/77 Clear – dry Daylight

Road Interstate 495 Intersecting Street Exit 38

Vehicle: Year Make: Model Type Operator Business/Residence

1. 1974 Ford C-600 Van Comet TT:T Leasing Corp. Bitt'sville, Narrate

1. 1975 Ford Model F-350 1500 truck Commercial Wiping Cloth Corp. Bladensburg, Marvland

Accident (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors).

A 1974 Ford Van was traveling south in the median lane of Interstate 495, a six-lane divided highway, when the drive shaft broke and fell out of the truck drive train. Part of the drive shaft became airborne, striking and penetrating the windshield of a northbound 1975 Ford truck. The drive shaft fatally injured the passenger in the right front seat.

Probable I. Failure of the drive shaft.

Cause: 2. Inadequate preventive maintenance to detect potential component failures.

Other

Factors: 1. None.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Impalement by drive shaft

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $2,500

Other Property: 0 $\_$

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Locket Number: HY-77-78

Agency: Dulles Field Office

Highway Accident Number: TAD-78-F-H001

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Martin

State Ohio

1002

01/06/78

Cloudy - dry

Daylight

Road Ottawa County Route 66 Intersecting Street None

City & State of

Vehicle: Year

Make

Model Diesel-

Type

Operator

Business/Residence

1. NA General Electric

electric

Consolidated Kall Corporation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1. 1965

Forc.

+동역, 셰맨,

Privately owned

Martin, Ohio

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

The ford, traveling at an estimated 20 rph, approached the grade crossing, slowed and then drove into the path of the train, traveling at the 30 rph track speed lift. Six of the Ford's seven occupants were ejected. All of the occupants were killed. The driver of the Ford, a local resident, had an unconstructed view of the crossing as to approached for 200 feet. The crossing was protected by advance warning signs and crossbucks.

Probable 1. Failure of preoccupied Ford driver to detect and stop for approaching train.

Cause: ?

Other

Factors: 1. Driver familiarity with crossing.

1. Poorly related, incorrectly placed crossing warping signs.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestria.)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

〔图〕插图

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Struck by train

1. Ection from vehicle - traumatic impact injuries

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $2,500 (train & auto)

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORIATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-73-78.

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Highway Accident Number: MKC-77-F-H001

Location:

Local time: Date:

Weather:

Light condition:

City Kansas City

State Missouri

1615

Clear - dry

lav light

Road Interstate 70

Connecting Street Beaton Boulevard

Vehicle: Year

Make.

Model

Operator

Business/Residence

Frehtelfer

semitralles

Yellow Freight System

Kansas City, Missouri

1. ______

.

Description: (type or accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

A was bound tractor-semitrailler was travelling at an estimated 55 mPa along Interstate 70 on a section of highway with a descend in: grade of 4.65 percent. As the truck entered a 7031st left-hand curve, it left scuff marks first, on the road, and then, on the right shoulder. The truck then tiped onto its right side on top of a guardrail and slid along the rail to a collision with a bridge column. The posted speed limit was 55 mPa.

Probable 1. Posted speed limIt excessive for safe passage through curve.

Cause: 2.

.

Other

Factors: 1. None.

Fatalities:

Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

• driver of tractor-senitraller

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing impact forces

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $35,000

Other Property: 18,000 (bridge & cargo)

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

\text{cket Number: } 17-179-79.

Areocv: Kansas City Field Office

Highway Accident Number: MGC-78-F-H002

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition

City Leen

State Kansas

1622 05/15/78 Clear - dry Daylight

Road County Road K-96 Intersecting Street Milenost 326.5

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator

City & State of

1. 1978 White Road Commander II COE Tractor- Southern Freightways, Inc. Eustis, Florida

1. 1978 Great Dane semitraller

1. 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-door sedan Ona M. Thomas

Golden City, Missouri

1. 1973 Buick Electra 4-door hardtop Lawrence J. Love

Newton, Kansas

Acc Ident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

This accident occurred in a work zone. The Chevrolet and Buick were stopped in response to a flagman at a road repair site when a truck, failing to stop, struck and override the Buick. Both struck the Chevrolet; all three vehicles went off the road. Fire consumed all three vehicles and the Buick occupants when the Buick tank ruptured and fire ensued. All others escaped with minor injuries.

Probable 1. Excessive speed for traffic conditions.

Cause: 2. Lack of attention on part of truckdriver.

Other

Factors: 1. Rupture of the fuel tank and resulting fire.

1. Overtide of Quick by the truck.

atilities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

1 Driver of Buick

3 Passcugers in Buick

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing forces.

1. Fire.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $30,000

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-120-79

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Highway Accident Number: MKC-72-F-H003

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Lutesville State Missouri 0425 06/14/78 Clear Darkness

Road None - private property Intersecting Street None

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator

City & State of Business/Residence

1. 1973 White Freightliner Truck tractor Commercial Transport, Inc.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

1. 1967 Butler Cargo tank tank semitrailer

1. ______

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrasu, class and postcrasu,�ers, During an off-loading operation of a gasoline tank truck at a fuel facility, an accumulation of gasoline vapor flowed downgrade across a street into the crawl space of a house. The vapors were ignited by the pilot light of a hot water heater. The resultant explosion and fire followed back to and ignited the cargo tank where a second explosion occurred four occupants were blown from the house; a fifth was crushed beneath the collapsed roof.

Probable 1. Ignition of gasoline vapors.

Cause: 2.

Other

Factors: 1. Geometry of surrounding land.

1. Breach in the truck delt'my vose.

1. Absence of any check valve in facility plumbing.

Fatalities

Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

〔图〕Eouse occupantof Casuslty:\n

Probable Cause of Casuality:

1. Collapse of house roof (fatality)

1. Ejection from house account force of explosion

: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Other Property: 300.000.

-27-

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-129-79

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Location:

Highway Accident Number: MKC-78-D-H010

CityCanden

Local time: Date:

leather: Light condition:

Road State Route 4

Intersecting Street State Route 57

City & State of Business/Residence

1. $\underline{\underline{1977}}$ CMC

1. 1973 Chevrolet E1 Camino

semiterfler

Walter Brothers Lumber, Inc.

Cmden, Arkansas

William D. Cooley, Jr.

Ahdown, Arkansas

Description: (type of accident $\approx t$ presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors). As it approached a lefthard course and other words, the following means of the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type of type $\mu$ is the type

As it approached a lefthard curve and the crest of a hill, an eastbound tractor-semitrailler was passing another, eastbound truck on State Route 4, a two-Lane, two-way highway. A vestbound pickup crested the hill and saw the oncoming tractor-semitrailler. The passing tractor-semitrailler swerved left to the shoulder of the road; the pickup swerved right. The vehicles collided head.

Probable 1. Failure of tractor-semitrailer driver to assure clear distance ahead before passing. Cause:

Cause: 2. Delayed percent of pickup driver.

Other

Factors: 1. None.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Driver of pickup

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Driver of tractor=semitrafter

Probable Cause of Casualty:

$\ddot{x}$。Crushing.

1. Failure to wear available seatbelts.

1. $\_$

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $12,000

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, L.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-76-78

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Highway Accident Number: MKC-79-F-H002

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Kansas City State Kansas 1711 08/09/77 Cloudy -dry Davlight

Road Interstate 70 Intersecting Street Kansas State Route 32

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

A vestounda Pinto traveling at about 59 mph, overtaking slower moving traffic, swerved to the westbound curb lane to avoid a collision. To avoid another potential collision in the curb lane, the Pinto swerved sharply to the left and braked. Out of control, the Pinto crossed the westbound lanes and skidded across the grassy median. It then simultaneously vaulted and rolled about 17 feet into a headon collision with an eastbound motor home. Subsequently, an eastbound Nercedes Benz and a Chevrolet were involved in minor collisions with the motor home.

Probable 1. Failure of Ford Pinto driver to perceive and slow for preceding traffic.

Cause: 2. Excessive speed for road and traffic conditions.

Other

Factors: 1. Imroper use of curb lane by unidentified vehicle as eccess to exit ramp.

1. Vertical geometry of median, resulting in vehicle vault and roll.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

〔图〕1Driver of Ford Pin!oDriver of motor home3Passengers in motor home\n

Probable Cause of Casuality:

1. Impact forces

1. Collapse of vehicle structure

1. __________

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $5,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Rep>rting

Docket Number: HY-176-79

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Highway Accident Number: MKC-79-F-H012

Location:

City Winfield State Kansas 1702 10/18/78 Clear - drv Davlight

Road U.S. Route 77 Intersecting Street County Road 8

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator City & State of Business/Residence

1. 1976 Ford L79000 Tractor- Lamm's Trucks Parsons, Kansas

1. S/A S/A 30-for-box semitrailer Lamm's Trucks Parsons, Kansas

1. 1967 Volkswagen

Melvin E. Schuvler Kinfield, Kansas

.

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

When a truck westbound on County Road 8 did not stop as required at the intersection with U.S. Route 77, it drove into the path of a Vollessagen southbound on U.S. Route 77. Though advance stop-warning and stop signs were posted on County Road 8, the stop sign installation did not conform with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Allege. brake failure could not be proved, as truck was unavailable for postcrash inspection by NTSB.

Probable 1. Failure of truck to stop and yield right-of-way to Volkswagen in obedience to posted stop sign.

Cause: 7.

Other

Factors: 1. Improper installation of stop sign.

Fatalities:

Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

〔图〕Driver of Volkswagen\n Injuries:

Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) 1 Truckdriver

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Impact with interior vehicle structures.

1. Failure to use occupant restraints.

1. __________

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $1,000

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Location:

City Victoria

Vehicle: Year Make

1. 1977

State Texas

Intersecting Street Milepost 10

Model 2y

LTD 2-deor sedan Kenneth R. Salone

Docket Number: HY-150-79

Highway Accident Number: MKC-79-F-H019

Local time: Date: Weather

Weather: Light condition:

0040 03/31/79

Cloudy - damp

Road U.S. Route 175

City & State of Business/Residence

Operator

1. 1977

Ford

Victoria, Texas

Accideat

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) This was a single vehicle accident. The Ford was traveling at an estimated 95 mph on a straight, level section or the four-lane divided highway. Entering a concrete bridge span, the Ford suddenly swerved to the right, struck the bridgerail, became airborne, vaulted the bridgerail and lanced on its roof. There is no explanation why the 'Ford driver made the right turn maneuver. No autopsies were conducted. Since 1975, the driver had 10 speeding convictions. He had been issued a citation for speeding just 6 hours before the accident.

Probable 1. Failure of driver to maintain directional control of car.

Cause: 2. Excessive speed.

Other

Factors: 1. Defeated containment ability of bridgerail.

1. Driver prediction to speed.

atalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

〔图〕插图 Probable Cause $c^f$ Casualty:

1. Crushing forces.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: Unknown

Other Property: Unknown

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Reporting

Agency: Kansas City Field Office. Location:

Docket Number: HY-194-79

Highway Accident Number: MKC-79-F-H023

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

2035 07/01/79 Clear - drv Dusk

Accident Decertation: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crasu and postcrash factors)

While traveling at an estimated 60-75 mph, a westbound Chevrolet struck a loose chunk of asphalt road surface, lost control, crossed the centerline of the two-lane highway and struck an eastbound pickup headen. The pickup tried to avoid the Chevrolet by driving to the right but did not have sufficient time to avoid the collision. Formerly designated U.S. Route No. 10, the 29-year-old road now is Federal Aid Secondary Road No. 4510. Louse pieces of surface material lying in their original sites were easily dislodged. The Chevrolet driver's blood alcohol count was 0.23 percent when tested.

Probable 1. Failure of Chevrolet driver to maintain vehicle control due to the influence of alcohol

Cause: 2. Improper maintenance of road surface.

Other

Factors: 1. Excessive Chevrolet speed for road conditions.

1. Overloading Chevette with 6 occupants when designed for four.

atilities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

1. Driver of Chevrolet
2. Driver of pickup
3. Passencer: of Chevrolet

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

1 Passenger in Chevroiet

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Impact forces.

1. Failure of occupants to wear available occupant restraints.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: 5.00

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Agency: Kansas City Field Office Highway Accident Number: MKG-19-F-HUZ4

Location: Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition: City Randlett State Oklahoma 1530 07/11/79 Clear - dry Davlight

Road U.S. Route 277

Intercepting Street U.S. Route 70

City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator

Business/Residence

1. 1979 Kenworth K900A Tractor- Joe Brown Trucking Company

Davis, Oklahoma

1. 1978 Truehauf Dump semitrailer Joe Brown Trucking Company

Davis, Oklahoma

1. 1977 Ford LTD 4-door sedan Earl E. Grubbs

Waurika, Oklahoma

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

A southbound ford was stopped on the shoulder of the road while one of the passengers got out to referee and a hub cap from the side of the road. As the driver of a southbound truck was trying to ground a wire to to his CB radio, the truck drifted onto the shoulder of the road at about 57-62 mph and struck the stopped Ford. The truck override the rear of the Ford. All eight occupants of the Ford were ejected.

Probable 1. Truckdriver inattention to driving.

Case: 2.

Other

Factors: 1. None.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing forces from truck override and ejection.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $12,000

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-196-79

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Highway Accident Number: MKC-79-F-H025

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Brodhead State Kentucky 0030 07/12/79 Cloudv - dry Dark/lighted

Road U.S. Route 150 Intersecting Street None City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator Business/Residence

1. 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix 2-door sedan Kenneth II. Rose

1. _

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) Traveling at an estimated 67 mph, the Pontiac failed to negotiate a left curve with a calculated critical speed of 70 mph. The car ran off the road, down a 12-foot embankment, and overturned, pinning the driver behind the steering wheel and ejecting the 4 passengers. The 'driver had a 0.24 percent blood alcohol test reading.

Probable 1. Failure of driver to maintain directional control of his vehicle.

Cause: 2. Intoxication.

Other

Factors: 1. Speed in excess of speed limit.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Impac: injuries.

1. Failure of passengers to wear available restraints

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Property Losses:

Vehicles: $2,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-222-79

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Highway Accident Number: MKC-79-F-H026

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Centerville State Texas 0630 07/27/79 Rain Dawn

Road State Route 7 Intersecting Street None

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator Business/Residenc

1. 1975 Transtar Tractor semitrailer Lane Processing Grannis, Arkansas

1. 1978 Dodge Maxivan Van Roy S. Parker Cleveland, Texas

1. 1977 Dodge Maxivan Van Richard V. McGee Splendora, Texas

1. 1977 Pontiac GrLemans 2-door sedan Harry L. McGee Natches, Mississippi

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

The two vans and the Pontiac were stopped at the Beaver Dam Creek bridge due to high water across the road.

As the truck came over the crest of a hill and began descending toward Eaver Dam Creek, the truckdriver saw the stopped vehicles. He braked but could not stop, striking the cars and knocking the 1977 Dodge van into the creek.

Probable 1. Inability of truck to stop due to faulty brakes and smooth tires.

Cause: 2. Lack of preventive maintenance program.

1. Heavy rain, resulting in reduced visibility and decreased perception time.

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Factors: 1. Absence of bridge rail.

$$ \text{Fatalities:} \quad \begin{array}{l} \text{Number:} \quad (\text{driver, passenger, pedestrian}) \\ 1 \quad \text{Driver of 1977 Dodge Van} \\ 4 \quad \text{Passengers in 1977 Dodge Van} \end{array} \qquad \text{Injuries:} \quad \begin{array}{l} \text{Number:} \quad (\text{driver, passenger, pedestrian}) \\ 6 \quad \text{Passengers in 1977 Dodge Van} \\ 4 \quad \text{Passengers in Pontiac} \end{array} $$

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Drowning (fatalities)

1. Impact with vehicle interior (infuries)

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $15.000

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting Atlanta Field Office for

Agency: Kansas City Field Office

Location:

cket Number: HY-2:0-79

Highway Accident Number: MKC-79-F-H027

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Hincklev

State Illinois

0740

07/30/79

Daylight - overcast.

Road U.S. Route 30

Connecting Street None

City & State of

Vehicle: Year

Make.

Model

Operator

Business/Residence

1. 1978

Ford

E140

Dawn T. Nelsen

Sandwich, Illinois

1. 1973

Peterbilt

359A

Tractor

Peter C. Huber

Dekalb, Illinois

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) An eastbound automobile stalled out during a heavy rain and came to a stop partially on the road shoulder, its left wheels on the road. As an eastbound van approached the stalled auto, the van swerved to its left and collided headon with a westbound truck, demolishing the customized van. U.S. Route 30 is a 2-lane, 22-foot-wide highway.

Probable 1. Loss of control of vehicle due to driver overreaction.

Cause:

1. Leav' rain.

Other

Factors: 1. Driver inexperience.

1. Rutted condition of highway.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) 1 Driver of Ford van 5 Passengers in Ford van

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) 7 Passengers in Ford van

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Crushing impact with van interior

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $14,000

Other Property: ______

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-70-77

Agency: Oakland Field Office

Highway Accident Number: OAK-77-I-H001

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City San Jose $\_$ State California

0556 06/09/77 Clear - dry

Daylight

Road Interstate 280

Intersecting Street None

City & State of

Vehicle: Year

Make

Model

Type

Operator

Business/Residence, Santa Clara County, California

1. 1974 Win Coach

bus "päuseng"

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors).

A Twin Coach bus, occupied only by its driver, was southbound on Interstate 200 when passing motorists alerted the driver to smoke and fire at the rear of the vehicle. The driver stopped on the side of the road and safely exited the bus which was totally destroyed by fire. The entire bus fleet has experienced trouble with excessive heat in the engine compartment.

Probable 1. Inadequate maintenance program, resulting in deteriorated fan belt idler pulley.

Cause: 2.

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Factors: 1. Excessive engine compartment temperature.

1. Flammability of engine compartment components.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

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Probable Cause of Casualty:

Property Leses:

1. None.

Vehicles: $40,000

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: PY-79-78

Ageacy: Oakland Field Office

Higway Accident Number: OAK-78-I-H001

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather: Light condition:

City Spanish Fork State Utah 0500 02/05/78 Cloudy - dry Darkness

Road Utah State Route 6 Intersecting Street None City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator Business/Residence

1. 1977 Peterbilt 352 S86 Tractor- Mims Meats Houston, Texas

1. 1976 utility semitrailer

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Accident Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

The tractor-semitrailer was westbound on Utah State Route 6, a two-lane blacktop roadwav with an approximate 5 percent downgrade and many sharp curves. Traveling at an estimated speed of 80 mph, the truck failed to negotiate a righthand curve, tipped onto its left side and slid off the embankment. A warning sign recommended a maximum speed of 40 mph through the curve.

Probable 1. Failure to negotiate a curve due to excessive speed.

Cause: 2.

Other Factors: 1. Possible driver fatigue.

1. Possible driver fatigue.
2. Driver physical disability. (Wooden right leg from knee down)

1. __________

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Probable Cause of Casualty:

I. Crushing between vehicle interior components

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $40,000

Other Property: 8,000 (cargo)

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 2059/

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-109-78

Agency: Oakland Field Office

Highway Accident Number: OAK-78-F-H009

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Uklah

Stato California

0440 09/17/78

Clear - drv.

Road State Route 20

Connecting Street None

City & State of

Vehicle: Year Make

Model Type Operator

Business/Residence

1. 1970 Chevrolet

CS10704

Pickup truck

Daniel Lee Turner

Santa María, California

1. 1968 Chevrolet

Stationwagon

Fausto Pena

Potter Valley, California

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors)

The pickup truck crossed the centerline and struck the stationwagon headon on a two-lane, two-way road. The driver of the Chevrolet stationwagon was taking his wife to a hospital for the delivery of her first child. The driver of the pickup had a 0.13 percent blood alcohol test reading. Both drivers and the expectant mother were killed.

Probable 1. Loss of vehicle control by the pickup truckdriver who apparently fell asleep.

Cause: 2. Driver intoxication.

Other

Factors: 1. Zone.

Fatalities: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

1. Impact forces.

Property Losses:

Vehicles: $800

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting

Docket Number: HY-152-79

Agency: Oakland Field Office

Highway Accident Number: OAK-79-F-H007

Location:

Local time: Date

Light condition:

City San Mateo State California

1325 04/01/79

Døvligt

Road State Route 35

Intersecting Street County Road

City 6 State of

Vehicle: Year Make Model Type Operator

Business/Residence

1. 1964 Lincoln Continental 4-door sedan Cherie Lynn Branston

Foster City, California

Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) A southbound Lincoln traveling at high speed failed to negotiate a left curve, ran off the roadway, overturned to its right and struck a tree, roof first. The 16 year old female driver and 4 passengers died in the accident. An autopsy revealed blood alcohol level of 0.12 percent. This inexperienced driver was driving the car without her parents consent.

Probable I. Excessive speed by inexperienced, intoxicated driver.

Cause: 2.

Other

Factors: 1. None.

Fatalities:

Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian) Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Probable Cause of Casualty:

Property Loases:

1. Crushing impact forces.

vehicles: S2,500

Other Property: 0

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Washington, D.C. 20594

Reporting Karvana City Field Office for the

Docket Number: NY-172-79

Agency: Oakland Field Office

Highway Accident Number: OAK-79-F-R012

Location:

Local time: Date: Weather:

Light condition:

City Young

State Arizona

0650

05/02/79

Clesr - dry

Road State Route 288

Connecting Street Milpost 282

City & State of

Vehicle: Year

Maike

Mode?

Type

Operator

Business/Residence

1. 297%

Ford

F-250

Pickup truck

ReIdhead Enterprizes

Heber, Arizona

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Accident

Description: (type of accident and presence or absence of significant precrash, crash and postcrash factors) The pickup truck brakes failed as the truck was descending a long, steep grade. The pickup truck passed two truck-escsp routes, but the driver elected not to use either. When the driver tried to downshift, he could not get past neutral, and the free-wheeling truck began to accelerate. On an "S" curve, the driver drove off the road into the soft ground of the shoulder to try to slow the runaway vehicle. However, the truck rotated, rolled over and struck a tree.

Probable 1. Loss of control due to brake failure.

Cause:

1. Inadequate preventive maintenance program.

Other

Factors: 1. Driver's decision to drive an unsafe vehicle, knowing that the brake were not functioning properly.

1. Driver's judgment in electing to downshift at too high a speed and not getting beyond neutral.

1. Driver's decision not to pull off the road into either of two truck-escape routes.

Fatalities:

Number: (driver, passenger, pedestrian)

Injuries: Number: (driver, passenger, pedestria)

1 Driver of pickup truck

Probable Cause of Casualty:

Property Losses:

1. Blunt impact with interior of vehicle.

Vehicles: $7,000

Other Property: 0