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Propane Tanker Rollover in Heavy Fog: Attorney911 Analyzes the Stearns County Crash and Corporate Liability The impact of a commercial tanker truck rollover is never just a traffic report; it is a life-altering event that exposes the systemic failures of corporate safety protocols. On a recent Wednesday morning, a propane truck operated by Wenners Gas Company left the roadway during dense fog in Farming Township, Stearns County. The incident occurred at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 161, north of Richmond. According to the initial reports we have analyzed, the driver was traveling north on County Road 161 when “thick fog” blanketed the area. The driver reportedly claimed the intersection with County Road 42 “came up more quickly than anticipated.” In an attempt to make a sudden left turn, the flatbed-style propane truck rolled onto its side, slid into a ditch, and struck a power box and several trees. The driver was trapped inside the wreckage and had to be extricated by the Chain of Lakes Fire and Rescue Department before being transported to St. Cloud Hospital. At Attorney911, we look at these facts through the lens of 27+ years of trucking litigation. While the weather was a factor, “fog” is rarely the legal cause of an accident. In the eyes of the law, and specifically under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, a professional driver has a heightened duty to adjust their speed to the conditions. When a Wenners Gas Company truck ends up on…