A 48-year-old trucker died in a crash on Interstate 94 in southwestern Michigan Monday, March 24.
Jeffrey Oneal, 45, of Livonia, died when his semi-tractor trailer crossed three lanes and the median on I-94 and collided with an oncoming semi-truck, Berrien County sheriff’s deputies said.
The crash occurred near the Indiana state line, and was reported at 4:28 p.m.
Police determined that the victim’s eastbound truck crashed through the cable barriers and struck the front of the trailer of a westbound semi-truck. The driver of the second truck, Pawel Dobrowolski of Lake Zurich, Illinois, was not injured.
Two lanes of westbound I-94 were closed for several hours.
The crash remains under investigation.
Calif. fleet adds 15 electric Volvo trucks
Tradelink Transport, a minority-owned trucking company based in Compton, California, is advancing sustainable freight transportation by deploying 15 Volvo VNR Electric trucks for drayage operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This marks a major milestone in Tradelink’s commitment to reducing emissions and improving air quality in one of the nation's busiest freight corridors, according to a statement from Volvo.
In addition to its battery-electric trucks, Tradelink operates a diverse fleet of 48 trucks that includes 21 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks and 12 traditional diesel-powered trucks. This strategic mix allows Tradelink to deploy the most efficient and environmentally friendly truck available for each route.
Tradelink’s battery-electric fleet primarily operates within a 100-mile radius, making runs to the Inland San Bernardino and Riverside areas in the mornings, followed by shorter local moves in the afternoons. The trucks operate five to six days a week, returning to base each evening to be charged overnight.
Crooks steal trucks' GPS devices
Police in Chicago report that thieves are stealing the GPS navigational devices from parked trucks.
The thefts have occurred in the Gage Park, West Lawn, and Armour Square neighborhoods on the South and Southwest sides.
The most recent theft occurred March 16.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area 1 detectives at 312-747-8384 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.
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