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Fatal Crash Focuses National Attention on Drowsy Driving
2014-06-16 03:35:53| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
By Mike Sheldrick The recent injury to Tracy Morgan and the death of Jimmy Mack, a fellow passenger, after a collision on the NJ Turnpike has focused national attention on the problem of drowsy driving. About time. The incident on June 9 involved Kevin Roper, a Walmart driver, who NJ state police said, had gone without sleep for 24 hours before he hit the stars limousine. Walmart said in a statement that the trucks driver was in compliance with federal hours-of service requirements. Federal law requires drivers to work no more than 14 hours for any shift and 11 hours of driving. NJ police charged the Walmart driver with vehicular homicide under a law that prohibits driving after 24 hours without sleep. READ MORE to learn the stakes fleets have in this vital issue The Article Fatal Crash Focuses National Attention on Drowsy Driving appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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