A Tale of Two Medians: Cable Barriers are a Critical Safety Feature on our Interstates
Over the weekend, an 18-wheeler on I-85 in Hart County, Georgia, ran off the interstate, and then careened about 300 yards into the median. If it weren't for the cable barrier in the median, this could have been a major tragedy. The incident, which occurred around 7 AM, caused major damage to the cable barrier system. The truck driver, James Kluge, of Greer, South Carolina, is 69 years old. He faces charges from the Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division.
The cables have been in place for only a few months. Thank goodness someone had the foresight to get these cable barriers installed.
Not so lucky were the four children who were killed later the same day along I-85, when a southbound vehicle crossed the median, and then hit a northbound vehicle head-on. Although they were on the same interstate, just 40 miles away, there was no cable barrier to prevent the losses of the four children - two in each car.
Thanks to the Anderson Independent Mail for reporting this important story.
South Carolina injury attorney Michael Jeffcoat represents those who have been hurt in serious car accidents and collisions involving tractor trailers.
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