By Melissa Coleman
A horse has died following a collision with a heavy vehicle on the corner of Princess and Albert street at Inglewood this morning.
The two-vehicle accident occurred at 12.30 am
The occupants of the truck and car were uninjured.
It’s believed the vehicle hauling the horse trailer underestimated the amount of time required for traffic coming along the road.
Driving on Queensland roads often means sharing them with heavy vehicles and drivers with different experience levels.
According to MyPolice it’s important to be wary of trucks and the limited visibility and stopping distance available to truck drivers.
• Be wary of truck blind spots and avoid sitting next to trucks where possible
• Always leave a safe gap, both in front and behind trucks as they can take up to 40% longer to stop than a car.
• If you’re in the vicinity of a truck, avoid driving immediately behind it as you will not be visible to the driver.
• If you can’t see the trucks side mirrors, the driver will not see you.
• If you’re in a lane next to a truck, sit well behind them so the driver can use their rear-view mirrors to keep you in sight.
• When sharing the road with trucks, it’s important to remember to leave enough space.
