Crash rips semi-truck cab off drivetrain

Trucker in stable condition, LifeFlighted to Utah hospital

By Bryon Glathar
Posted 3/30/17

A semi-truck cab rear-ended another semi, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The cab which rolled several times, was separated from the drivetrain after the impact and landed near the back of the trailer.

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Crash rips semi-truck cab off drivetrain

Trucker in stable condition, LifeFlighted to Utah hospital

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A semi-truck cab rear-ended another semi, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The cab which rolled several times, was separated from the drivetrain after the impact and landed near the back of the trailer.Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Matt Arnell estimated the driver was going about 80 mph when it struck another truck traveling an estimated 65 mph. The man, who suffered head trauma and leg injuries, was in stable condition and flown to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. Arnell said the man wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and was thrown about his truck and into the sleeper and was slammed onto the bed, which collapsed, breaking his legs. The other driver was uninjured. WHP is investigating the incident, which occured around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.