Pontiac to repair, upgrade wastewater plant Nov 17, 2009
The City Council voted Monday to spend $26,484 on repairs to influent wastewater pumps, the replacement of another pump and the purchase of a utility truck from Illinois American Water Co.. An additional $9,000 was going to be spent on repairs to a sludge press pump, but the council decided that it would be better to replace it rather to repair it. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Seminole bond Nov 9, 2009
Field turf at Wig Wam Stadium was installed, and the district also purchased four activity buses and a utility truck for the band. The gravy. (Odessa American, TX)
Truck flips near Kealia, man hurt (974) Nov 5, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 3:11 AM HST KEALIA A 63-year-old Princeville man sustained non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning when the white utility truck he was driving flipped over in the vicinity of Kealia Kai, a county press release states. The man, who was not identified in the release, was treated at the scene by fire personnel and medics, and taken to Wilcox Hospital for further treatment. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kauai an injured when truck hydroplanes, flips Nov 4, 2009
A 63-year-old Princeville man was injured this morning when he lost control of the white utility truck he was driving. According to Kaua'i police, the man was traveling southbound on Kuhio Highway around 9:30 a.m. when he swerved to avoid a vehicle that was slowing down in front of him, causing the truck to hydroplane and spin out of control. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Crash kills 2, including Melbourne man Nov 3, 2009
The crash occurred at 1:18 p.m. Friday at U.S. 192 and Nova Avenue after the driver of a westbound 2001 Chevy utility truck lost control of the vehicle, reports show. The driver, Curt Jensen, 38, also of Melbourne, and an unidentified male infant child, were both hospitalized. (Florida Today)
Mechanicsburg fire company to expand (21) Nov 3, 2009
The rest of the companys fleet, which includes two engine trucks, a rescue truck, and a utility truck, is stored at the station, Metallo said. New digs. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Wreck kills 3; 'nothing left'of victims' pickup truck Oct 16, 2009
Investigators took photos of the crash from a bucket lifted above a utility truck, trying to get different vantage points of the crash scene. The crash still was under investigation Thursday evening, the patrol said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Oh brother: why an eel and a bulldog should always be kept wellapart Sep 25, 2009
On Church Street, Parramatta during the week, a lone tradesman drove his utility truck with a Bulldogs flag through the sea of Parramatta banners only to be heckled by passers-by. "You won't be waving that next week," said one. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bill proposes test of mental, physical fitness for elderly Mass. drivers Sep 15, 2009
There has been a clamor for legislative action after several fatal crashes, including one that killed a 4-year-old girl at a crosswalk in Stoughton, several that killed older drivers spouses, and one last month that left a Weymouth police officer dead after he was pinned against a utility truck. Representative Joseph F. Wagner, a Chicopee Democrat and co-chairman of the Transportation Committee, characterized the bill as a compromise that tries to provide new safeguards while stopping short of... (Boston Globe)
Weymouth man, 79, arraigned in crash that killed detail officer Sep 11, 2009
DEDHAM - Ronald E. Gale sped his pickup truck past a warning and a stop sign, smashed into a car, and then pinned Weymouth police Officer Michael Davey against a utility truck, pressing on the gas pedal for at least 30 seconds as his tires smoked and melted from the friction with the road, prosecutors said yesterday. The defendant s blatant disregard for the public s safety caused the tragic death of Officer Davey, Debi Payton, an assistant Norfolk district attorney, said during Gale s... (Boston Globe)
Weymouth officer killed on traffic duty Aug 25, 2009
National Grid employee Joshua Turner of Hanover said that he felt the utility truck shake after Gale struck Davey. The whole truck shook from the impact, said Turner, a Hanover resident and 2003 South Shore Vocational Technical High School graduate. (Weymouth News, MA)
Thunderstorm leaves path of damage in Comfort (6) Aug 7, 2009
The sounds of chain saws and wood chippers filled the air as road and bridge crews cleared the roadways for utility trucks and repair crews. They were joined by Bandera Electric Cooperative and Hill Country Telephone Cooperative workers and linemen. (Boerne Star, TX)
Lodi man recovering after bike accident (4) Aug 5, 2009
Meyers was hit by a utility truck while riding his bicycle east on Kettleman Lane on Dec. 17 and sustained arm and brain injuries ... Witnesses told California Highway Patrol officers that a white utility truck hit Meyers. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Fort Leavenworth Water Treatment plans temporary treatment change Jul 24, 2009
The water main and hydrant flushing will be performed by American Water crews, who will be working out of white utility trucks labeled with the company logo. All employees also have photo ID badges. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
NStar encroaching on northern woodlands? Jul 16, 2009
Tire tracks cut an ever-widening strip of land used by utility trucks at Hennesseys Field. NStar encroaching on northern woodlands. (Burlington Union, MA)
Feds to fund new 911 dispatch equipment (203) Jul 11, 2009
Those calls are for services ranging from a 911 call for an ambulance to sending out a city utility truck for a power failure. The center handles calls for every emergency agency working in Kendall County including two municipal police departments, the Sheriffs Department, seven fire departments, EMS and the county road and bridge department. (Boerne Star, TX)
Motorists pull man from burning car Jun 5, 2009
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Thomas E. Forbes, 36, of Bonne Terre, was driving a 1991 Buick Le Sabre south on U.S. 67 past Hedgeapple Lane when he crashed into the back of a 1990 GMC utility truck driven by Steven J. Peterson of Bonne Terre. Reports indicate the driver failed to notice the concrete form truck was driving at a slower speed. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Wenham voters approve override May 20, 2009
The override will specifically pay for the following: $35,000 for a Chevy pick-up truck, with plow, to replace a 1996 utility truck with rust and high mileage; $17,000 for annual catch basin work; $8,000 to replace a 37-year-old plow that no longer works; and $4,500 for computers. The additional assessments to the tax bills will begin on July 1, the start of fiscal 2010. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
County allocates $3.2M in stimulus funds May 15, 2009
County Police: replace SWAT utility truck ($56,764). District Attorney $59,612 total: one paralegal position in Mental Health Unit for one year ($37,772); four student co-op positions in Satellite Mobile Crime Scene Unit ($21,840). (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
A base for operations May 14, 2009
Aside from offering food and a place to rest, several businesses in the Maple Valley shopping center area have offered parking space for the dozens of large utility trucks being used throughout the region. Some large passenger buses have also been used to bring workers into the area. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Wenham Town Meeting, election results May 6, 2009
Wilhelm read the motion and itemized the contents of the request: $8,000 for a plow to replace a 37-year-old plow that no longer works; $35,000 for a Chevy pickup truck with plow to replace a 1996 utility truck afflicted with rust and high mileage both of these to reduce the need for contracting plow services; $17,000 for annual catch basin work, reduced from a usual $25,000; and $4,500 for computers. Weaver called the vote visibly, as less than 10 people opposed the article, which required a... (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Edaran Tan Chong director sees car market like war front May 2, 2009
It will also launch the manual version of the Nissan Navara sport utility truck in the third quarter of the year, which will be priced 10% lower than the RM105,000 automatic variant already available in the market. The company will also introduce the Sylphy sedan tuned by Impul in the second half of the year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
One hurt in utility truck rollover on Hwy. 16 Apr 18, 2009
One hurt in utility truck rollover on Hwy ... One hurt in utility truck rollover on Hwy ... One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after a utility truck rolled over Friday morning on Hwy. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Busted: An Arizona Department of Public Safety canine officer with the seized drugs.(DPS/photo.) Apr 15, 2009
The seizure occurred when an officer attempted to stop a 2000 Ford Utility truck on Interstate 10 about five miles west of Benson for speeding. A pursuit ensued as the vehicle fled westbound, said DPS spokeswoman Joy Craig. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Power restored to Jefferson, S.D. Apr 13, 2009
McKelvey said police, Jefferson fire and ambulance workers and a number of utility trucks responded to the audience. No one was injured and no citations were issued. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Woman killed in Edgewood Road crash identified Apr 11, 2009
Gould, a Half Moon Bay resident, was driving a BMW east on Edgewood Road near Interstate Highway 280 when at about 7:45 a.m. she came around a curve, lost control of her car and crashed into a utility truck traveling west, CHP Officer Amelia Jack said. The side of the BMW collided with the front of the truck. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Prairie Fare: Preparing food during power outages Apr 10, 2009
Instead, I saw an electric utility truck driving into our neighborhood. Some businesses already had lost power, according to radio reports. (Agri-View, WI)
Woman, 38, dies in crash on Edgewood Road Apr 9, 2009
The woman was driving a BMW east on Edgewood Road when at about 7:45 a.m. she came around a curve, lost control of her car and crashed into a utility truck traveling west, CHP Officer Amelia Jack said. The side of the BMW collided with the front of the truck and the woman was killed in the crash, according to Jack. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Drugs seized after high-speed chase Apr 8, 2009
At 8:20 a.m., an officer with the Department of Public Safety attempted to pull over a 2000 Ford utility truck on Interstate 10 for speeding, DPS Officer Joy Craig said on Tuesday. The driver refused to pull over and fled from the officer, reaching speeds of up to 90 mph, Craig said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Council will tap surplus to hold down tax hike Apr 6, 2009
Also included under the capital program are vehicles, including the replacements of a utility truck for $155,000 and a street sweeper for $250,000. The projects under the capital program would be paid for with bonds, Louth said. (NJ.com -- Times)
- Minor injuries reported in crashes 0 Apr 3, 2009
Cristine Bratcher, who was behind the wheel of a 1994 Toyota Corolla, was heading east on Sinclair Road when she reportedly struck the rear of a Ford utility truck driven by Nathan Goodsell of Holtville, according to a press release by the California Highway Patrol. Goodsell, 34, was not hurt during the 10:23 a.m. incident. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Sierra Vista police beat Mar 29, 2009
A meter and drill were taken from a utility truck. 6:35 p.m. A man, 26, was arrested for possession of marijuana after police contact in Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd. He was cited and released. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Two power outages hit Palo Alto Sunday Mar 24, 2009
Correction: the two large utility trucks were working behind a short apartment building on Alma Street between East Meadow and Oregon Expy. I don't recall exactly where, but I did see a bright light around the cherry picker at around 8pm, when I drove by. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Palo Alto in the dark on major power outage Mar 23, 2009
One resident said he observed two large utility trucks working with a high-lift basket at bright light at East Meadow and Alma Street ... Correction: the two large utility trucks were working behind a short apartment building on Alma Street between East Meadow and Oregon Expy. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
News briefs: Worker endures first-degree burns to hands and face Mar 21, 2009
A road-paving worker suffered first-degree burns when a propane torch ignited a flash fire as he reloaded a utility truck Wednesday afternoon in south-central Fresno. The man was burned on his face and hands, according to the Fresno Fire Department, which withheld the man's name, citing privacy protections for a medical patient. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Police Beat: March 17, 2009 Mar 17, 2009
Lori Godfrey-Ivey, 32, Wasilla, southbound driving her 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, side-swiped a 2007 Chevrolet utility truck driven by Eric Baxter, 39, Anchorage. Damage to both vehicles: 2,000. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Fifth fire at Powderhorn Ranch (1) Mar 17, 2009
Port O Connor VFD responded with a brush truck, Seadrift with two brush trucks and a tanker and Port Lavaca added a pumper truck, tanker, a utility truck and added much needed additional personnel. Magnolia Beach VFD responded with a pumper truck and extra personnel, Six Mile Community VFD responded with two brush trucks, Point Comfort VFD responded with a brush truck and Port Alto/Olivia VFD responded with a brush truck and a tanker. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
CHP: Charges unlikely in fatal Madera Co. collision Mar 14, 2009
Both were passengers in the pickup when it collided with the utility truck at Road 9 and Avenue 23. Showing: lect. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Photo Release -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Introduces World's First Codeable Padlock Mar 4, 2009
STRATTEC currently supplies locks for Utility Truck Bodies through Caseco, BrandFX, and other upfitters, as well as through select manufacturers of Tonneau covers, Tool Boxes, and other factory authorized truck accessories. STRATTEC designs, develops, manufactures and markets automotive Security Products including mechanical locks and keys, electronically enhanced locks and keys, steering column and instrument panel ignition lock housings; and Access Control Products including latches, power... (Primezone Releases)
Power truck hits school bus; 4 hospitalized Feb 26, 2009
I don't see where anyone, including me, were being judgemental of the utility truck driver. Nor do you normally (for lack of better words) fly out a patient who walks and talks on the scene of a PIA, unless there was a serious injury. (The Herald-Mail Online)
TM Janitors clean up the valley Feb 10, 2009
A fleet of three minivans and one utility truck are on the road daily throughout the mid-valley. Scheduling has really become important. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
