Ohio girl concedes cutting off tanker that spilled chemical last year in Illinois, killing 5
- A federal report reveals a 17-year-old Ohio girl admits her actions forced a tanker-truck off the road in Illinois, causing a chemical spill that killed five people.
- The incident occurred when the tanker carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia jack-knifed after hitting a utility trailer, spilling half of its 7,500-gallon load.
- The girl acknowledged poor judgment during the passing maneuver and said, “It was totally my fault,” regarding the events leading to the tragedy.
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Ohio girl admits to cutting off tanker that spilled chemical last year in Illinois, killing 5: ‘Totally my bad’
A federal report on a tanker-truck crash a year ago in central Illinois that spilled a toxic chemical and killed five people includes an interview with a 17-year-old Ohio girl who concedes that the truck was forced off the road when she passed it with the minivan she was driving.
ThePatriotLight - Ohio girl concedes cutting off tanker that spilled chemical last year in Illinois, killing 5
ThePatriotLight - A federal report on a tanker-truck crash a year ago in central Illinois that spilled a toxic chemical and killed five people includes an interview with a 17-year-old Ohio girl who concedes that the truck was forced off the road when she passed it with the minivan she was driving. The tanker slowed and pulled to the right to allow the minivan to get back in the right-hand lane and avoid a head-on collision with oncoming traffic …
Teen Who Cut Off Tanker in Illinois Resulting in 5 Deaths Apologizes to Cops: ‘Totally My Bad’
“I just went on my merry way. I had no idea a truck flipped behind me,” the teen told investigating authorities Jeff Long/Effingham Daily News via AP Emergency responders set up a staging area near Teutopolis High School on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Teutopolis, Ill. A 17-year-old from Ohio admitted to causing a tanker truck carrying toxic ammonia to crash, resulting in multiple deaths, according to a new federal report.Five people, inc…
Ohio Teen Reacts To Causing Deadly Chemical Spill by Cutting Off Truck: 'Yep, Totally My Bad'
An Ohio teen admitted that she inadvertently caused 5 deaths when she cut off a tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of caustic anhydrous ammonia, causing the vehicle to jack-knife and spill the chemical.
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