This case involved
a car that pulled out onto a rural divided highway. The
investigating officer concluded that the car had been crossing
the street at the intersection. Based on witness testimony,
vehicle damage and skidmarks it was apparent the car had
pulled from a convinience store driveway and had intended
to turn around at the intersection. The driver of the car
didn't use the left turn lane and the truck driver didn't
stop in time to avoid the collision. It is important to
be caucious when approaching intersections. On rural roads
with high speed limits it is especially important. Either
driver in this case could have avoided the collision had
they been carefully watching the traffic around them.
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