January 08, 2025

Semi truck avoids police cruiser in close call on I-90

Steve Smith

Semi truck avoids police cruiser in close call on I-90

On January 4, dash cam footage from the Sturgis Police Department showed a close call between a semi truck and a police cruiser on I-90 in South Dakota.

What happened: A semi truck lost control on the snowy road while police were responding to an earlier crash.

The truck nearly hit the parked police vehicle but managed to avoid it.
No injuries were reported and the truck driver hasn't been identified yet.

Why it matters: This shows the dangers emergency responders face and serves as a reminder of caution near accident scenes.

The Sturgis Police Department is seeking to identify the trucking company involved in the incident. Meanwhile, authorities are using this footage to highlight the importance of the Move Over law.

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