CHURCHILL, Pa. — Emergency crews have shut down William Penn Highway after a tractor-trailer plowed into nine vehicles in Churchill.
Channel 11 has learned the tractor-trailer involved in the accident belongs to Hinkle Trucking based in Riverton, West Virginia.
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They are authorized as a "for hire" trucking company for interstate business and the company is authorized to haul grain, feed, hay and commodities in dry bulk.
According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's website, Hinkle Trucking has had the 16 violations in the past 24 months including:
- 5 – traffic light violations
- 7 - speeding violations
- 1 – seat belt violation
- 1 – violation for leaving the vehicle on a roadway
- 1 – violation reckless driving
- 1 – violation for having an authorized passenger on board
Channel 11 has reached out to Hinkle Trucking officials, who confirmed their truck was involved in the crash.
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