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Staten Island Pedestrian Killed by Tractor-Trailer

Over the weekend a Staten Island woman was killed after she was hit by a tractor trailer while crossing a street in Staten Island, NY.  The Staten Island pedestrian who was hit recently had a hip surgery and was unable to get across the busy intersection before the light turned red.  The light turned green for the on-coming traffic to go and the tractor trailer driver saw the man that was walking ahead of the elderly woman who died but did not see her at all because he said she was in his blind spot.

The woman was crushed by the tractor trailer Saturday morning while walking across Port Richmond Avenue and Richmond Terrace in Staten Island.

So far no criminal charges have been placed against the driver of the tractor trailer.

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Toyota Expands Recall for Tundra Pickup Trucks With Corrosion Problems

Toyota announced that they will be expanding a recall that was originally issued for 2000 to 2003 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks in 20 cold weather states across America will now be expanded to include all 50 states. 

The 2000 to 2003 Toyota Tundra was originally recalled last year because the trucks were having issues with corrosion  which was specifically effecting the vehicles underside where the spare tire is kept, brake lines and the fuel tank straps.  When the problem was originally discoved and Toyota recalled the trucks last year they thought the recall only needed to be recalled in "cold weather states" that would add to how fast the trucks would corrode but now Toyota has received more complaints from places other than "cold weather states" and has decided to issue a nationwide recall for the Tundra.

It has not yet been determined how many vehicles are involved in this additional recall of the 2000 to 2003 Toyota Tundra. 

If you have any questions regarding the recalled truck call Toyota at 800.331.4331 to discuss the pickup truck corrosion problems.

Man Injured After Being Trapped Under a Flat Bed Truck in Staten Island New York

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New York Truck Accident Caused by Texting and Talking on Cell Phone

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