It Looked A Lot Like This....

This photo is from the McLeansboro Times-Leader published on August 6. The wreck occurred on July 30, on Highway 14 west of McLeansboro, IL. I was following the car (at a safe distance) that caused this wreck, when the driver began a left turn in front of this truck, then stopped, blocking the lane. My brain was processing the scene very fast, first thinking, "Something is going to happen if that car doesn't move;" then, "It's beginning to happen;" when the Brinks truck's tires started smoking," then, "Call the State Police and tell them it is an accident with injuries." Both men in the truck were banged up badly, but I have spoken to the driver, and they will recover. The driver of the car was uninjured. I took photos at the scene, and gave my SD card to the driver because he wanted pictures. An EMT and a nurse (both off-duty) came on the scene within minutes, and they were a great comfort to the injured parties. The driver was very concerned about his cargo, which partially spilled out the side door, but no-one touched his truck until the law showed up and took charge. People are good. A couple days later I saw the following video, and it is a very good imitation of a Brinks truck rolling over as it comes at you.