A truck driver’s commentary at the scene of a three-vehicle collision has recently gone viral. James Urbanski recorded the video on Interstate 90 near Kimball, South Dakota.
According to police reports, 20-year-old Emma Thury lost control of her 2007 Chevy Impala, drove through the highway median and struck a Subaru Impreza. After hitting the Subaru, Thury’s vehicle also struck a 2013 Freightliner truck driven by 38-year-old Brian Paeglow. As seen in the video, the semi truck was knocked into a field on the side of the road.
All three drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Subaru, 30-year-old Brett Arenz had to be extricated from his vehicle.
Emma Thury received a citation for careless driving.
Urbanski’s message was clear — pay attention to the road while driving. It resonated with many, as the clip was shared more than 80,000 times in just a few days.