[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by bagboy

It was reported the truck driver was making a u turn. It's quite possible the driver of the car saw the headlights of the truck turning left, thought a vehicle had turned left, when in fact the road was blocked by the trailer that may have been, but probably wasn't equipped with running lights.

It could be the driver had good eyesight, and then again maybe not so good. There were reflectors lining the side of the truck, but it's possible the cars headlights didn't hit them adequately. It's all speculation, I just hope the occupants all survive and fully recover.

I could easily see a driver being temporarily blinded by headlights from the truck, especially if the high beams were on. Under those circumstances, the driver of the car probably never saw the trailer. With the car that close, it appears the drive of the truck was wrong to start the u turn, assuming the driver had headlights on. I see so many drivers using DAYTIME RUNNING lights, in the early evening. These give the appearance to the opposing driver that the car is much further away.
Hopefully there will be some follow-up that will provide the actual cause.