Semi slams into ‘Blocker’ defending first responders whereas passing one other truck

Authorities in Smith County, Texas, have launched video of a crash that occurred on I-20 earlier this month as a reminder to drivers to decelerate and transfer over for emergency automobiles.

The video was captured on the morning of April fifth, 2023, as crews responded to a earlier crash within the westbound lanes of I-20 at mile marker 568.

As a number of companies responded to the crash, a “Blocker” geared up with a Visitors Administration Attenuator was put into place to guard first responders. The machine is designed to soak up affect from automobiles and gradual them down.

Round 10:25 a.m. as crews had been trying to take away a crashed car from the tree line, a semi truck trying to cross a second truck struck the Blocker. The crash finally concerned the Blocker, a Texas DPS car, and a hearth truck.

“The Blocker did precisely what it was meant to. It absorbed the affect of the semi-truck and deflected it in a manner that was safer for all concerned,” officers stated.

You’ll be able to view the video under.