Another massive 100 vehicle pile up accident near Fort Worth, TX.
I have lost count of how many of this massive vehicles involved accidents just this year. There was freezing rain and black ice at the time of the accident early this morning. 6 people died, plus many injuries were reported. I watched some of the videos from onlookers and the aerial views which were disturbing. I have been lucky enough not to be involved in any of these types of accident. People need to slow down. I get that weather can change in a matter of a few seconds. You have to be consciously careful and be ready for anything. The faster you go, the harder it is to slow down. Be safe and be aware!
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in the rear........
I try to keep at least 4 car lengths between me and the car in front of me AT ALL TIMES. Just hate tho how people will pass me then cut in front of me so I have to back, back, back, back up to keep that 4 car lengths space. Always so afraid some dope will crash into me because they forgot the 3 - 4 car length rule. I know 3 - 4 c@r lengths is NOT always possible in some parts of the country, it damn I try my hardest to keep my distance here in Southeastern MN. Should add, if I can I stay home when weather is bad......I’m retired. 
Prayers for those in Fort Worth Texas
Link to tweet
You can actually hear the crashes before the Fed-Ex semi hits
EVERYBODY was hauling tail, have MERCY
You had to pay special attention even on good days. Way too much traffic way too fast.
Staying home is a good and safe plan!
I'm hurting for all the people who's lives were irreparably changed or ended today.
This wouldn't have happened if TxDOT just made ALL the lanes FREE when they were doing construction, this would probably not have happened quite like this. The additional barricades makes for unsafe travel. I found it strange that over 100 cars were using the Express lanes so early in the morning.
Also that portion of I-35W is above ground over about proximately a couple of miles.
FYI: Rep. Romero replaced long term Lon Burnam who is a really interesting.
Texas State Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. Says He’s Investigating Cause Of Deadly I-35W Pileup: ‘Who Dropped The Ball And Why?’
Romero said on Twitter that he has heard reports the roadway where the pileup happened allegedly wasn’t salted or sanded ahead of the icy conditions. He went on to say more about an investigation in the Twitter thread.
“My office is asking many questions and demanding answers. We have already had multiple discussions about this tollway’s bottleneck design and lack of commonsense safety measures such as a shoulder”
“Who was responsible for safety on this roadway? Who was responsible for deicing this portion of our highway? Who dropped the ball and why? Does TxDOT oversee safety measures on tollways or do we just trust these private companies to handle it?”
“Every resident of Fort Worth has known this weather was coming for days, yet nothing was done, and far too many people have lost their lives as a result. We will not rest until we get answers. Incredible gratitude to @fortworthpd and @FortWorthFire.”
“This tragedy deserves an immediate and thorough investigation. This inclement weather was foreseeable and lives were lost because a private company didn’t uphold its end of the deal. Investigate now @TXAG @TxDOT @TxDPS.”
North Tarrant Express told CBS 11 News that they had pre-treated the area on Tuesday.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area of I-35W just north of downtown Fort Worth as cleanup is expected to last most of the day.
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/02/11/texas-state-rep-ramon-romero-jr-says-hes-investigating-cause-of-deadly-i-35w-pileup-who-dropped-the-ball-and-why/
