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Thor24: The 4,000-HP Custom Semi That Hit 130 MPH and Sold for $12 Million
automotive22 days ago

Thor24: The 4,000-HP Custom Semi That Hit 130 MPH and Sold for $12 Million

Thor24 is a 44-foot, 32,000-pound custom semi built on a stretched 1979 Peterbilt 359. Its 27.9-liter V24 powertrain combines two Detroit Diesel V12s with 12 superchargers and eight nitrous bottles to produce ~3,974 hp, enabling a top speed of 130 mph. Owned by Mike Harrah, it reportedly cost about $7 million to build, and sold for a record $12 million at a 2019 Riyadh auction, though it stayed in Arizona. The truck features extreme braking via four 12-foot parachutes, a cabin with extra doors, a Lamborghini-style passenger door, 24 gauges, seven screens, and a 1,500-watt audio system, while still remaining tow-capable.

Beaverton power poles toppled by semi-truck; power restored by Saturday afternoon
local23 days ago

Beaverton power poles toppled by semi-truck; power restored by Saturday afternoon

A tractor-trailer struck a power line in downtown Beaverton, pulling down seven power poles and prompting a shelter-in-place for nearby businesses and homes. Beaverton police shut down streets as crews de-energized lines and repaired the damage. Portland General Electric said all affected customers had power restored by Saturday afternoon, after about 110 were initially without power and 99.99% were restored.

Illegal immigrant truck drivers involved in multiple deadly crashes in California
crime8 months ago

Illegal immigrant truck drivers involved in multiple deadly crashes in California

A deadly 8-car crash in Ontario was caused by Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented Indian immigrant driving under the influence, who entered the US illegally in 2022. Singh, without a valid commercial license, caused three deaths and injuries, and faces charges including vehicle manslaughter and DUI, with ICE lodging an immigration detainer.

Intentional Semi-Truck Crash at Texas DPS Office Causes Multiple Injuries
crime2 years ago

Intentional Semi-Truck Crash at Texas DPS Office Causes Multiple Injuries

Multiple people sustained "serious" injuries after a man intentionally crashed a semi-truck into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas. The suspect, who had been denied a commercial driver's license the day before, allegedly returned with the intent to harm. A suspect is in custody, and the Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

Tragic Illinois School Bus Crash Claims Lives of 3 Children and 2 Adults
accident2 years ago

Tragic Illinois School Bus Crash Claims Lives of 3 Children and 2 Adults

A fatal crash in Rushville, Illinois involving a school bus and a semi-truck has resulted in the deaths of five people, including three young children. The accident occurred when the school bus crossed into the other lane and collided with the semi-truck, causing both vehicles to burst into flames. The victims, including the drivers of both vehicles and the three children on the bus, were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Illinois State Police.

Tragic School Bus Crash in Illinois Claims 3 Children and 2 Adults
tragic-accident2 years ago

Tragic School Bus Crash in Illinois Claims 3 Children and 2 Adults

A school bus and a semi-truck collided in Rushville, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of five people, including three preschool-age children. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Illinois State Police, and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct a safety investigation. The small community of Schuyler County is reeling from the tragedy, and the local school district will be closed for two days.

Tragic Collision: 3 Children, 2 Adults Killed in Illinois School Bus Crash
tragic-accident2 years ago

Tragic Collision: 3 Children, 2 Adults Killed in Illinois School Bus Crash

A school bus collided with a semi-truck in Illinois, resulting in the deaths of three young children, the bus driver, and the truck driver. Both vehicles were engulfed in flames after the crash, which occurred for unknown reasons. The community is mourning the loss, and the National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team to investigate the incident.