Recently there have been a couple of topics concerning how fast you drive your rig or how you handle a blowout, etc. Last year there was an accident in Nashville where the driver of the Class A killed a Nashville police officer. It was discussed on this forum and some agreed it was the driver's fault and some did not. Basically it isleft for the courts to decide. This post is to show you the possible consequences of your actions while on the road and how it can affect others. In the case of the accident in Nashville, the driver has been charged with reckless homicide and should be going to court soon to hear the results of that charge. The family of the officer that was killed have filed a civil suit against BOTH the driver, and his wife for wrongful death and are asking for $5,000,000. Here are links to the articles concerning this accident and perhaps it will provide a little bit of information to help us all make better decisions while we are behind the wheel of our large RV's.RV accident kills officer in NashvilleRV driver indicted after fatal accident Family files lawsuit

I remember this discussion. I hope the family of the Officer receives a fair settlement.After reading the article, there's no doubt in my mind this death could have been avoided if the MH driver was paying attention.But, that's for the courts to decide.Sadly, this could happen to any one of us if we're not watching traffic and road conditions. (or if we're driving like an idiot)Thanks for the update.

I agree with gbopp, it would appear that this guy was not in control of an awfully large vehicle. I couldn't imagine losing a son at 25 yo. Lots of families destroyed, including the driver's.

There is much,much more to the consequences for many people (Sadly not all).This is not my field. (Psychology) but I do have some experience.But most folks..They run over someone.. Gonna need several thousands of dollars worth of therapy as well.

What I could never understand/figure out is why were they blocking two of the four lanes at the same spot on I-65 so people could get on more easily at the exit in front of them. Best I remember is that there was not an accident on I-65. If the Response Unit had blocked one lane at the beginning of the curve with his sign saying "two right lanes closed ahead" I doubt this accident would have happened. Still terrible for all involved.The situation that worries me the most is going into dense fog (all of a sudden) and slowing way down so maybe you can see what's in front in time, but not so much that the guy behind does not hit you. If the traffic stops in this situation I'm going to park as far off the shoulder as I can get... even if I get stuck. Safe travels.

This incident has been heavily reported in the Nashville press, as you can imagine. Recently an article reported that there was video of the the traffic preceeding the accident; it shows that traffic was moving slowly but smoothly in the 2 open lanes. All 4 lanes were not at a standstill, as the RV driver claimed.There are NO blind curves in that area. You can see traffic for at least 1/2 mile ahead at that point; I've driven it many times.Of course if you are doing 70 mph, 1/2 mile is less than 30 seconds, which is NOT long enough to stop a RV at that speed.The RV driver was going too fast and not paying attention to the traffic around him.Video evidence found

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coolmom42
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2015
This incident has been heavily reported in the Nashville press, as you can imagine. Recently an article reported that there was video of the the traffic preceeding the accident; it shows that traffic was moving slowly but smoothly in the 2 open lanes. All 4 lanes were not at a standstill, as the RV driver claimed.

There are NO blind curves in that area. You can see traffic for at least 1/2 mile ahead at that point; I've driven it many times.

Of course if you are doing 70 mph, 1/2 mile is less than 30 seconds, which is NOT long enough to stop a RV at that speed.

The RV driver was going too fast and not paying attention to the traffic around him.

Video evidence found
Ivylog
Explorer III
Jun 13, 2015
What I could never understand/figure out is why were they blocking two of the four lanes at the same spot on I-65 so people could get on more easily at the exit in front of them. Best I remember is that there was not an accident on I-65. If the Response Unit had blocked one lane at the beginning of the curve with his sign saying "two right lanes closed ahead" I doubt this accident would have happened. Still terrible for all involved.

The situation that worries me the most is going into dense fog (all of a sudden) and slowing way down so maybe you can see what's in front in time, but not so much that the guy behind does not hit you. If the traffic stops in this situation I'm going to park as far off the shoulder as I can get... even if I get stuck. Safe travels.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jun 13, 2015
There is much,much more to the consequences for many people (Sadly not all).

This is not my field. (Psychology) but I do have some experience.

But most folks..They run over someone.. Gonna need several thousands of dollars worth of therapy as well.
jfkmk
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I agree with gbopp, it would appear that this guy was not in control of an awfully large vehicle. I couldn't imagine losing a son at 25 yo. Lots of families destroyed, including the driver's.
gbopp
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I remember this discussion. I hope the family of the Officer receives a fair settlement.

After reading the article, there's no doubt in my mind this death could have been avoided if the MH driver was paying attention.
But, that's for the courts to decide.

Sadly, this could happen to any one of us if we're not watching traffic and road conditions. (or if we're driving like an idiot)

Thanks for the update.

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