Route 12 in Trenton back open following tractor trailer accident

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Route 12 in Trenton back open following tractor trailer accident

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Story Created: Oct 11, 2008 at 12:44 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 12, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

TRENTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - The investigation into Friday night's tractor trailer accident on Route 12 in Trenton revealed that the driver, 33 year-old Jason W. Hardy from Philadelphia, N.Y. drifted into the northbound lane where his truck hit a concrete barrier.

The big rig was headed southbound on State Route 12 in a construction zone. The tractor was torn from its frame. The truck's fuel tanks were also ruptured, spilling about 75 gallons of diesel fuel on the roadway.

The cleanup was complete around 8:00 AM. The driver was not injured in the accident.

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Saturday, Oct 11 at 7:53 AM wow wrote ...

what is this about the 5th tractor trailer accident in a 2 week period someone better start checking the log books.

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