• lemmyng@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    [The signs] are placed along Hurricane Road at the last major intersection before arriving at the bridge crossing. Basically, there’s no way to miss them.

    The reporter overestimates most truck drivers’ situational awareness.

    • thesporkeffect@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      The driver suffered minor injuries but was able to exit the vehicle on his own. Luckily, no one else was hurt, considering the area is popular with swimmers and kayakers

      • Pogogunner@sopuli.xyz
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        2 months ago

        The driver deserves criminal punishment in addition to the punishment of ignoring physics.

        • Abnorc@lemm.ee
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          2 months ago

          Would this be a criminal offense? As much as it’s annoying that his car is so massive, he drove a street legal vehicle in the wrong place. Paying for the damages seems like a sufficient consequence.

          • bahbah23@lemmy.world
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            2 months ago

            Not a lawyer, but I would assume that reckless driving would apply here. If nothing else, he should be liable for the damages financially due to negligence