Truck Driver Killed In Cleveland Wreck

  • Friday, May 8, 2015

A truck driver was killed in a wreck involving several tractor-trailers in Cleveland on Friday.

The victim's burned body was found inside a cab of one of the trucks.

At least two semis caught on fire in the accident.

The victim was 69-year-old Billy Whaley, who family members said was about to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary.  

Two other truck drivers were taken to Skyridge Medical Center with minor injuries.

The accident happened shortly after 8 a.m.

near APD 40 and Goldstar Drive as one semi was apparently turning into a tire store.

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