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02-28-23, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CliffordK

Thanks,

Some significant front end damage. Also missing the right mirror. No sign of a large trailer, although a small trailer might be hidden behind. Not a dually.

The driver claims that he smoked marijuana 11 hours before the crash (night before?) Drug test pending to confirm.

Also claims the steering wheel locked up (but doesn't mention BRAKES).

That looks like far more than 25 mph of speed differential. That impact took place after the barrier wall scrubbed off some speed.

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