Fatal Accident – 12,000 Block of US 27, South Bay 03/29/23

V-1 was traveling north bound within the outside lane of US 27 South, approaching the intersection for an adjacent construction site entrance (Star Quarries).

V-2 entered the roadway of US 27 South, from the construction site entrance, and began traveling northbound within the outside lane of travel.

V-1 while traveling northbound over took V-2 (which was traveling slower while accelerating), and failed to take evasive action, colliding with V-2.

During the collision, the front of V-1 impacted the rear of V-2.

Post impact ,V-2 was redirected to the north west and traveled over the median, crossing southbound lanes, and came to final rest on the western shoulder of US 27 South.

Post impact, V-1 jackknifed while continuing to travel northbound within the outside lane of US 27 South. As V-1 jackknifed its load shifted forward and crushed the cab of the semi tractor.

D-1 succumbed to injuries, and was pronounce deceased on scene.

D-2 was transported to Lakeside Medical Center with minor injuries.