Ohio teen admits to causing fatal tanker crash that killed five in Illinois
Posted on 10/04/2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A 17-year-old girl from Ohio has admitted to cutting off a tanker truck, leading to after spilling a toxic chemical, according to a federal report.
The incident occurred last year in Illinois. The report states that the truck was forced off the road when the driver allowed the girl's car to re-enter the right lane to avoid a head-on collision with oncoming traffic.
The truck then lost control and spilled ammonia.
Five people died as a result of chemical exposure, and only the truck driver survived.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said its latest findings are a factual account and do not include analysis or conclusions, which are expected to be released later.
The incident occurred last year in Illinois. The report states that the truck was forced off the road when the driver allowed the girl's car to re-enter the right lane to avoid a head-on collision with oncoming traffic.
The truck then lost control and spilled ammonia.
Five people died as a result of chemical exposure, and only the truck driver survived.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said its latest findings are a factual account and do not include analysis or conclusions, which are expected to be released later.
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