--- title: "New Dashcam Video Shows Crash That Sent Semi Truck Dangling Over a River" description: "The pickup that struck the semi truck swerved into oncoming traffic to get around a stopped vehicle, as new dashcam video shows." date: "2024-05-16" modified: "2024-05-16" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-dashcam-video-shows-crash-that-sent-semi-truck-dangling-over-a-river" categories: - "News" --- # New Dashcam Video Shows Crash That Sent Semi Truck Dangling Over a River ![]() *\WTHR via YouTube\* [A dramatic collision]() between a pickup that veered into opposing traffic and a semi truck on Louisville's George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge ended in near tragedy on March 1, when the semi's cab and the driver inside were left dangling helplessly over the Ohio River. Thankfully, authorities reacted swiftly to save the driver, and now the individual behind the wheel of the pickup truck is in court, having been charged for his role in the incident. As a result, we have new footage from the semi's dash cam—and it's harrowing, to say the least. The footage, which comes to us via NBC affiliate *[WTHR]()*, shows the critical seconds leading up the semi truck's precarious situation. The pickup, which appears to be pulling around a stopped vehicle in the rightmost lane opposing the semi, swings out too far and crosses into the semi's path. The collision causes the semi's driver, 26-year-old Sydney Thomas, to lose control, as the big rig shimmies right before turning left, passing through a break in the traffic to crash through the bridge's railing. Thomas was trapped in the cab for 45 minutes before a firefighter was able to rappel down and hoist her out of the vehicle to safety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRWuNZCsZ1Y&list=RDNSkRWuNZCsZ1Y The individual driving the pickup was identified as 33-year-old Trevor Branham, who has been accused of causing the crash. *[WAVE]()* reports that Branham was driving with a suspended license that day, and he'd previously received a pending charge of driving during the suspension. The pickup was reported by witnesses as having sped on the bridge, weaving between cars, before striking Thomas' semi. Branham is currently charged with four counts of wanton endangerment and another of operating on a suspended license. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()