The June 7 New Jersey Turnpike truck crash that left comedian James McNair dead and actor Tracy Morgan in critical condition has caused quite a debate in the trucking industry. Very few facts have been revealed in the case, leaving much room for speculation.
However, new details have been discovered after a suit was filed by four victims (including Tracy Morgan) of the now-infamous crash. These new details make one thing clear: The driver, Kevin Roper, had not slept in a very long time.
Although the National Transportation Safety Board in its preliminary crash report said Roper was within his hours-of-service limits, both in on-duty time and in driving time, they failed to factor in the driver’s off-duty commute time. The lawsuit notes that Roper had to drive 700 miles to the Walmart terminal where he worked before his on-duty time began.
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Suit Against Walmart in Tracy Morgan Crash Claims Carrier Violated Hours Rules