Aug 30, 2021 · Interstate 16 is a major route that connects much of Georgia to the coastline. I-16 is a popular route many people take when traveling from Atlanta to Savannah. The bridge/overpass in Treutlen County is located about 150 miles southeast of Atlanta. The truck accident that destroyed the overpass is not the only major accident on I-16 in July 2021.
Learn MoreJul 22, 2021 · SOPERTON, Ga. - The driver of the dump truck that dislodged a span of an overpass along Interstate 16 was cited for driving on an expired commercial driver's license, a Georgia State Patrol
Learn MoreJul 15, 2021 · TREUTLEN COUNTY, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry gave an update on the closure of Interstate 16 after a truck crashed into a bridge
Learn MoreJul 20, 2021 · SOPERTON, Ga. — The driver of a truck that destroyed a bridge on I-16 last week was driving with a expired license, according to a Georgia State Patrol accident report. They say Cecil Reeves,
Learn MoreJan 20, 2023 · Aug 03, 2022 02:11am. A multi-vehicle accident occurred on I-16, south of Dublin, leaving 14 injured and an unborn baby dead. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Ford van carrying 13 passengers struck a dump truck
Learn MoreJul 15, 2021 · Officials said a "large dump trailer" struck the State Route 86 bridge on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to close the interstate from Exit 71 to Exit 78 in Treutlen County. Engineers
Learn MoreJul 15, 2021 · According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, a truck collided with the I-16 overpass on State Highway 86 and caused it to shift off the support beams. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says there were no injuries in the wreck. GDOT shared pictures of the incident on social media right after it happened. Crews assessing the damage.
Learn MoreJul 16, 2021 · July 16, 2021 9:09 AM ET. Font Size: A Georgia interstate was shut down Thursday after a dump truck full of tires rammed into the bridge and shifted the structure six feet, according to authorities. The Georgia Highway 86 bridge over I-16 in Treulten County is set to be demolished and replaced after a "large dump trailer hit the bridge
Learn MoreJul 29, 2022 · PHOTOS: Damage to I-16 bridge in Georgia Last July, a dump truck that had its bed raised hit the bridge, shifting it 6 feet. The bridge had to be demolished because of safety reasons.
Learn MoreJul 16, 2021 · July 16, 2021 9:09 AM ET. Font Size: A Georgia interstate was shut down Thursday after a dump truck full of tires rammed into the bridge and shifted the structure six feet, according to authorities. The Georgia Highway 86 bridge over I-16 in Treulten County is set to be demolished and replaced after a "large dump trailer hit the bridge
Learn MoreJul 16, 2021 · The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. on Interstate 16 in Soperton where it passes under SR-86. No one was injured and it hasn't yet been determined if the dumper full of tractor tires was in
Learn MoreJul 29, 2022 · PHOTOS: Damage to I-16 bridge in Georgia Last July, a dump truck that had its bed raised hit the bridge, shifting it 6 feet. The bridge had to be demolished because of safety reasons.
Learn MoreJul 22, 2021 · SOPERTON, Ga. - The driver of the dump truck that dislodged a span of an overpass along Interstate 16 was cited for driving on an expired commercial driver's license, a Georgia State Patrol
Learn MoreJan 22, 2023 · One man was killed in a dump truck crash in Centerton Saturday afternoon. Read More. Siloam Springs News. Arkansas; Siloam Springs; AR-16; source: Bing 1 view; Jan 20, 2023 4:00pm; One man was killed in a dump truck crash in Centerton Saturday afternoon. Read More. Erosion taking toll on Siloam Springs Kayak Park, directors say
Learn MoreJan 22, 2023 · One man was killed in a dump truck crash in Centerton Saturday afternoon. Read More. Siloam Springs News. Arkansas; Siloam Springs; AR-16; source: Bing 1 view; Jan 20, 2023 4:00pm; One man was killed in a dump truck crash in Centerton Saturday afternoon. Read More. Erosion taking toll on Siloam Springs Kayak Park, directors say
Learn MoreJul 15, 2021 · July 15, 2021. Interstate 16 in Treutlen County, Ga., is shut down in both directions and a detour is in place indefinitely following a July 15 morning crash. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced the closure between Exit 71 and Exit 78 in both directions of I-16 was the result of a dump trailer hitting the GA 86 bridge and
Learn MoreMar 30, 2016 · Last year, five Georgia nursing students lost their lives in a fiery interstate trucking crash on eastbound I-16. These are the kinds of tragic incidents that the Truck Wreck Justice attorneys at Truck Wreck Justice work to prevent through litigation and advocacy.
Learn MoreAug 1, 2022 · According to the Georgia State Patrol, troopers from Post 20 Dublin responded to the crash around 8:54 a.m. on Georgia highway 19 at I-16 in Laurens County. A Ford van and a dump truck were
Learn MoreJul 15, 2021 · At a news conference Thursday, authorities said a semi on I-16 was hauling a trailer with a dumping mechanism that was extended upwards, causing it to strike the bridge above. "Apparently, the tractor-trailer has a dump bed similar to a dump truck," said Russell McMurry, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Learn MoreJul 16, 2021 · 12:50 PM EDT, Mon July 19, 2021 A A CNN — A large dump truck slammed into a Georgia bridge that runs over I-16. The large truck smashed into the bridge overnight in Treutlen County, Georgia.
Learn MoreJul 16, 2021 · Interstate 16 in southern Georgia is shut down after the driver of a dump truck hit a bridge Thursday morning. The driver left his dumper up and it slammed into the bridge, shifting it nearly six feet. Officials expect to reopen one lane on I-16 in each direction by this Saturday with all lanes open by the following Saturday.
Learn MoreJul 17, 2021 · The bridge over Interstate 16, located between Macon and Savannah, was demolished overnight into Friday and now crews have reopened all lanes of the roadway. [PHOTOS: Damage to I-16 bridge in
Learn MoreJul 15, 2021 · I truck hit an overpass on Interstate 16 with such force that it knocked the bridge nearly 6 feet out of alignment. By Staff and wire reports Published: Jul. 15, 2021 at 6:24 AM PDT SOPERTON,
Learn MoreJul 15, 2021 · At a news conference Thursday, authorities said a semi on I-16 was hauling a trailer with a dumping mechanism that was extended upwards, causing it to strike the bridge above. "Apparently, the tractor-trailer has a dump bed similar to a dump truck," said Russell McMurry, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Learn MoreJul 15, 2021 · According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, a truck collided with the I-16 overpass on State Highway 86 and caused it to shift off the support beams. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says there were no injuries in the wreck. GDOT shared pictures of the incident on social media right after it happened. Crews assessing the damage.
Learn MoreJul 16, 2021 · Interstate 16 in southern Georgia is shut down after the driver of a dump truck hit a bridge Thursday morning. The driver left his dumper up and it slammed into the bridge, shifting it nearly six feet. Officials expect to reopen one lane on I-16 in each direction by this Saturday with all lanes open by the following Saturday.
Learn MoreJul 17, 2021 · A section of Interstate 16 is shut down after a truck hit a bridge causing it to shift 6 feet. The Georgia Department of Transportation said the incident happened on I-16 in Treutlen County. The interstate is now closed between Exit 71 and Exit 78. There is no time frame for reopening as engineers continue to evaluate the damage.
Learn MoreJul 16, 2021 · The Georgia Department of Transportation said Friday morning that crews worked through the night to break up the bridge over Interstate 16 and were removing the remains of it. Authorities hope to
Learn MoreJul 17, 2021 · [PHOTOS: Damage to I-16 bridge in Georgia] Early Thursday, a dump truck with its trailer up hit the Georgia 86 bridge and shifted it. Engineers said they've never seen anything like that
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