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Driver of jackknifed 18 wheeler charged with misdemeanor larceny
Posted on Jun 26, 2010
A Culpeper man who jackknifed a tractor-trailer on the ramp from Route 3 to Route 1 north is facing charges of misdemeanor larceny. William Collins, 42, caused this single-vehicle wreck that shut the ramp down for 45 minutes.
Fredericksburg police did not file charges at the time, however a subsequent investigation discovered that Collins had an outstanding warrant from November 29 in Prince William County. No details about the Prince William charges were available from the Fredericksburg police department.
Bond for Collins was set at $2,000. According to court records Collins was charged with reckless driving in Prince William County in 2006. He was driving 65 in a 35 mile-per-hour zone. After failing to show up in court he was found guilty and fined $248.01 – which was never paid.
Tractor trailer wrecks can be deadly, especially when they involve passenger vehicles. If truck drivers cause an accident and are later found to have a history of traffic violations, this can help establish a pattern of negligent behavior.
If you’ve been hurt by a negligent 18 wheeler driver, don’t hesitate to get legal advice. Trucking companies and their insurers are very good at the blame game, and they’ll do everything they can to avoid paying you a fair settlement. Don’t let them get away with it!
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