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Tragic Secondary Crash in Monsoon | Tucson News
A heroic truck driver, Timothy Patsalos, died after stopping to help in a rollover crash during a monsoon—only to be struck by a hydroplaning vehicle. His family revealed he understood the deadly risks of stormy roads, and experts warn secondary crashes can be up to three times deadlier. Wet roads are especially treacherous due to slick oil slicks, and driving instructors urge slowing down by at least one-third on freeways in bad weather. Bystanders should call emergency services instead of stopping to help, especially on busy, low-visibility roads. Laws like Arizona’s Move Over Law remind…
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