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.
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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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