Comments on: Escambia Man Identified As Motorcyclist Killed In Crash That Led To Second Crash, Fire Chief Death

By: clif

clif — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 04:51:29 +0000

its the driver. the log truck driver. bust ‘em like everybody else.

By: Concerned Muscgee resident

Concerned Muscgee resident — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:02:00 +0000

Someone need to slow these tucks down residents should not live in fear of being driven off the road by trucks driving at such a high rate of speed that that are not able to keep the truck on their side of the road. Yes it is a highway but it is lined with homes full of families ,most with young children, with parents who are terrified one day their child will be run over just trying to go to school by some guy who thinks his truck load of miscellaneous goods are more important than our lives. Drop the speed limit , post bus stop signs and start writing tickets there is plenty of money to be made

By: BG

BG — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:36:22 +0000

I know its not the same thing…NO where like killing someone…But look at the streets and about in Cantonment, this town looks like trash city due to the mess this trucks
are making. They should be made to pay for someone to clean there mess up one Day a week. I hope this truck driver is fired from his job. PRAY FOR THE FAMILY
OF THIS MAN THAT GOT KILLED.

By: Dirk

Dirk — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 01:30:03 +0000

Anyone know what the name of the trucking company was that was hauling the logs?

By: steve

steve — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 01:22:51 +0000

To those asking about law enforcement on that road. DOT is there all the time on AL side. I know I see them stopping trucks often.
Not sure what happened that night, but it seems like either the brakes did not work or he was not paying attention or the stopped trucks did not have lights on(seriously doubt it)
I agree those trucks and their load are not well secured nor are they safe at all times.
Most of these trucks are retired long haul trucks that can not pass the state inspections required for interstate travel. They have mud and sticks and all kind of stuff on the underside that can effect the handling and braking. The drivers rarely stop prior to entering the roadway to check any of that. They are paid by the load and the quicker they get it there and back the more loads they get paid for.
The timber industry has pushed for laws that are far more lax on logging trucks….

By: sleeping

sleeping — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:23:54 +0000

One big factor seems to be ‘4 am’. Odds go up for crashing after midnight. I understand shift work, etc. Do logs have to be hauled at night? At least slow down at night and be extra, extra careful.

By: John Doe

John Doe — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:00:50 +0000

this will happen again unless something is done very soon.

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:51:45 +0000

My thoughts on your question, Heather…..this county doesn’t do anything about the log trucks speeding because of the power of IP! Troopers sit at the Mason Lodge on Hwy 29 picking off speeders who get trapped in between the 45 and 55 speed limit signs but you never see a trooper on Muscogee Road. The almighty dollar!!!

By: Conserned on Muscogee Rd

Conserned on Muscogee Rd — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:16:03 +0000

Truckers slowed down yesterday but at it again today why not a weight station it would pay for it self or maybe DOT could find this road on there map ???????

By: So Very Sd

So Very Sd — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:14:52 +0000

Prayers for the families.