February 2011
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Family fights back from truck accident
We first met Matthew Slattery in November. He is six months removed now from sustaining a traumatic brain injury casued by a tired trucker. While he battles back from injury, safety advocates battle federal drive time regulations.
November 2010
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Tired truck driver tears family apart
Stevenson University Professor Susan Slattery was killed, her youngest son now battling back from a traumatic brain injury. ABC2 investigates how long truckers can drive per day and the explores the current argument to shorten those hours.
Support Information
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How can you help the Slattery family?
The Slattery family was torn apart by a truck driver who fell asleep behind the wheel. You can help them by making a donation or volunteering your time for in home assistance. Details are inside.
