October 29, 2024

Semi truck rolls into CHP cruiser during traffic stop mishap

Steve Smith

Semi truck rolls into CHP cruiser during traffic stop mishap

An unexpected mishap occurred on October 23 during a routine traffic stop in Truckee, California, when a semi truck rolled back into a California Highway Patrol (CHP) cruiser.

What happened: The incident reportedly happened because the truck driver didn't set the brakes properly, causing the semi to hit the parked police cruiser, leading to bumper damage.

The CHP humorously noted the situation saying, "License, registration, and a new bumper, please!"
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the incident.

Why it matters: This event serves as a light-hearted reminder of the small errors that can happen, even during simple tasks like a traffic stop.

The aftermath: The semi truck and officer's car have since been separated, and the road is back to normal operations. Luckily, the only loss was a bumper and maybe a bit of pride.

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