A recliner fell off the back of a pickup truck and was hit by a car driven by a woman who sustained injuries from which she never recovered and a few days later took her life. The articles below cover the details of what happened but the reason I think its worth posting has to do with lessons to learn.

Firstly, if carrying any kind of a load on a truck/trailer make certain it is securely tied down. There are so many different objects being transported and it takes having the proper equipment (straps, cables, ropes, etc) and know how to safely secure them. Obviously the falling recliner was not secured properly.

Second, beware if you are driving or a passenger in a vehicle, especially a car that is behind a truck/trailer loaded with a visible object/s. Do not assume the load is safely secured and keep an exaggerated distance between the carrier and your vehicle.

Thirdly, there are limits on what objects can be safely transported in a car/van so don't make the mistake of using your vehicle when a truck or trailer should be used.