what happened?

[Newbury]

We were heading north in Ohio on I-71 in a long traffic jam Sun afternoon. Passed several small fender benders, but the big one that caused the back-up was an Airstream that was then being pulled onto a wrecker. No car was at the scene and we only hope that the people were ok. The trailer was a crumpled mess.

[OTRA15]

Welcome to the forum and thanks for the report.

Looks like the driver is OK, after swerving to avoid tire debris in the road:

https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com...fes/766524002/





From the timing and location, I guess this is the accident you reported, but the trailer and tow vehicle are hardly visible. That is a pretty hefty crane working IMO. Glad the driver is OK.

Thanks again,

Peter

PS -- Please reply to confirm that this is the accident you saw. No other reports seemed to fit the time and location. Thanks.

[brick1]

Maybe a new Aurstream, leaving the factory?
brick

[Newbury]

Yes, it is the one. Glad to hear people were ok. Thanks, and be careful out there

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by brick1

Maybe a new Aurstream, leaving the factory?
brick

Hi

If so it likely was being towed without any sort of anti-sway hitch..... Mid day Sunday is a bit of an odd day / time for a transport to start out. I'd bet it was not something heading out from the factory. Mid morning ( = 9 to 10 AM) on weekdays seems to be when you see the giant parades exiting the RV factory lots.

Bob