Hanover Township, PA- A truck driver apparently fell asleep while driving his white pick-up truck and hit a telephone pole before continuing on through an historic cemetery, damaging large headstones in the process. The accident happened between 3 and 4 a.m., but the driver, still asleep behind the wheel, was not discovered until around 5:45 a.m. Police who responded to the scene after receiving a call from a passer-by said that alcohol and excessive speed appear to have been factors in the accident. The truck was owned by a company involved in natural gas drilling.
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My comment is this: Yes, accidents happen everywhere. However, gas drillers are subjected to long hours. They are often without their families for weeks, months at a time. They have been known to have above average use of drugs and alcohol. They have also been known to drive too fast, causing injury and death. So when a person lives in an area with gas drilling, one must watch out for these drivers and take precautions, especially with little children. No judgement here, just plain common sense. Be on the lookout.
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