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Old 08-07-2017, 10:55 PM   #1
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Old 08-08-2017, 12:50 AM   #2
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Ouch, that's tough to view . . .

There are more photos on the left of the page, including a rear shot showing no luggage carrier or bike racks on the end of the AS. Amazing the truck stayed upright. Wonder what caused the roll-over?

The caption says "left lane blocked." If the pickup and AS are in the left lane, they are pointed in the wrong direction IMO, so did they do a 180 somehow, or maybe entered the divided highway going in the wrong direction? Can't find any news reports.

I-580 northbound, north of Galena Creek Bridge: https://www.google.com/maps/search/g.../data=!3m1!1e3

Were there storms in the area, with maybe high winds coming down that canyon to the left? There is a ski area nearby, suggesting mountains and possibly a weather-related cause? [If you zoom out on the Google satellite view, you can see the mountains.] No skid marks by any of the visible tires.

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Old 08-08-2017, 01:28 AM   #3
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PS -- Apparently this bridge is the largest of its type in the world:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galena_Creek_Bridge
https://www.yelp.com/biz/galena-cree...ew-washoe-city

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped..._June_2012.jpg

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This bridge replaces a section of 395 which was known for high winds and accidents:

http://www.enr.com/articles/12445-re...d-nevada-route

There was a spike up in winds and gusts yesterday afternoon, at about the right time, and from a westerly direction [see arrows above speed graph in attached image below]:

http://windalert.com/spot/102427

See also: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...ty_Nevada.html

FYI and FWIW!
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Old 08-08-2017, 05:44 AM   #4
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While in Colorado last year (sans tt) we were driving through the mountains that opened up abruptly to a high plains valley we came upon a guy whose 16' utility trailer had simply flipped on its side from the sudden intense cross wind. It was loaded with tools and loaded low to the floor, guy said he felt the smack of the wind and a second later his trailer flipped.
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Old 08-08-2017, 06:06 AM   #5
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Thanks.

If a wind gust happens at the same time as the driver is turning a bit, even sightly and for any reason, the combination of the wind and the centrifugal force from the turn, could precipitate a roll-over. Low tire pressure could be another factor. Also, the maximum gust in the graph shown in the earlier post [of about 28 MPH], might not have been the highest wind speed in a micro-burst coming down the valley of the Galena Creek canyon.

It just takes a perfect storm of conditions to roll a trailer.

Travel safe!

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PS -- The Reno airport reported wind gusts of 26-28 MPH late yesterday afternoon also:

http://w1.weather.gov/obhistory/KRNO.html
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what type of hitch was used?

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Old 08-08-2017, 06:40 AM   #7
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what type of hitch was used?

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No clue. I don't see any WD nor friction control paraphernalia laying around or hanging on the tongue, but the pic is too far away to really tell.
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Old 08-08-2017, 06:58 AM   #8
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One ton, long wheelbase Cummins diesel tow vehicle. Enough truck? Is there a lesson here?
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Old 08-08-2017, 07:00 AM   #9
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Not really....everything is conjecture, just like the rest of the accident threads around here.
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Old 08-08-2017, 07:20 AM   #10
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Actually, in the picture on the left from the rear, you can just make out some WD parts on the side of the tongue. But it's strange to see no bars or anything, maybe they cleaned up?

Image uploading isn't cooperating this morning...

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Old 08-08-2017, 07:23 AM   #11
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One ton, long wheelbase Cummins diesel tow vehicle. Enough truck? Is there a lesson here?


The last accident that was posted on the forums showed an expedition upright with the camper on its side - your comment there was how the low cog kept the expedition upright likely keeping the accident from being worse than it was. Now we have an accident with a large pickup, upright, with only the camper on its side, and clearly the large tow vehicle is to blame........

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Old 08-08-2017, 08:56 AM   #12
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There was apparently some intense thunderstorm activity Monday afternoon in the mountains west of Reno, as evidenced by this warning about flash floods. [444 PM PDT] Verdi is on I-80 at the Nevada/California state line, which is the white vertical line in the image below. Truckee CA is also on I-80, somewhat to the WSW, and that area does indeed get some pretty strong storms IMO.

https://www.facebook.com/NWSReno/?hc...CqcyU8&fref=nf
https://www.facebook.com/NWSReno/pho...type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/KTVN2/
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The wind graph in Post #3 is consistent with a storm squall line moving through IMO. If the roads were wet, or visibility low, further possible causes of the accident arise.

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Old 08-08-2017, 10:01 AM   #13
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PS just noticed that the Reno airport link in the earlier PS [Post #5] noted a Thunderstorm in the 16:55 PDT line item yesterday, 11 minutes after the flash flood warning just posted.

Anyone who has an advanced Accuweather account could probably pull up the radar loop from yesterday.

Chances are good that a real intense squall line came down from the mountains, which would have been hard to avoid.
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what type of hitch was used?

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Equalizer hitch. You can tell by looking at the bracket on the A-Frame.

If you look carefully (at the larger photo vs. the crop) you can see that there is still at least one spring bar attached to the hitch head. they likely pulled out of the brackets due to a harsh angle / jackknife.

That truck is pointed in the wrong direction... so looks like a 180 degree spin....
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Equalizer hitch. You can tell by looking at the bracket on the A-Frame.
Sharp observation!
But that proves as much as a Ram 3500 diesel. For all we know he was sideswiped by a truck.
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Sharp observation!
But that proves as much as a Ram 3500 diesel. For all we know he was sideswiped by a truck.
Totally agree. Just an observation. I run an equalizer hitch so I noticed it... Whatever happened must have been pretty scary if you were along for the ride!
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One ton, long wheelbase Cummins diesel tow vehicle. Enough truck? Is there a lesson here?
Clearly nobody is invincible. Sunny nice day, dry pavement, etc. etc. who knows what happened (I watched a youtube dash-cam video the other day of someone towing a boat who got side swiped due to road rage - and lost control of the rig).

Good reminder for all to be safe out there regardless of your particular setup! Wear your seatbelt!
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Thanks for the photos and analysis. 180 spin was my guess in Post #2.

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That truck is pointed in the wrong direction... so looks like a 180 degree spin....
Not sure about your weather though . . .

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Clearly nobody is invincible. Sunny nice day, dry pavement, etc. etc
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Have you checked the weather data in Post #3 and following? A fast squall line with intense wind, and not much rain, could easily have spun the rig IMO. Moisture on the road would have dried by the time the state troopers or DOT took the photos.

Thanks again for the hitch feedback.

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PS -- And ditto to this good advice!
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Good reminder for all to be safe out there regardless of your particular setup! Wear your seatbelt!
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