Texas Family Devastated by 18-Wheeler Crash: A Father's Plea for Accountability

The Tragic Collision

• 💔 An 18-wheeler crash on I-20 resulted in the deaths of four members of the McKeler family on June 28th.
• 💥 The family's car was stopped in traffic when it was struck by the truck, described as an 80,000lb vehicle hitting a standstill, comparable to a freight train.
• 🚗 A fifth victim in another vehicle was also killed in the incident.

Survivors and Devastation

• 😥 Anthony Eper, father and grandfather, is left with memories of his son-in-law Zabar, daughter Croon, and grandson Kase, all deceased.
• ✨ Evan, a 20-year-old college student and the sole survivor from her immediate family, lost her foot and has undergone numerous surgeries for her face, mouth, arm, and leg.
• 🙏 Eper expresses gratitude that Evan does not remember the accident, attributing it to "God's grace."

Driver and Company Negligence

• 😴 The truck driver told investigators he fell asleep at the wheel, a reason Eper deems "careless."
• ⚠️ Federal records reveal the driver had seven violations, specifically for falsifying driving hours.
• 🚚 The 18-wheeler was hauling a United States Postal Service load, and postal rules requiring two drivers for long hauls over 500 miles were not followed, as this trip had only one driver.

Call for Accountability

• 🚫 Former drivers allege that Hope Trans LLC, the trucking company, repeatedly falsified shipping records to bypass federal driving regulations.
• ⚖️ Eper demands that Hope Trans LLC be shut down and held accountable for the loss of his family and other victims.
• 📈 Federal inspection records show Hope Trans LLC received eight equipment violations in Utah on August 6th, and its insurance is set to be canceled on October 8th, which should ground the company.

Future for Survivors

• 🏥 Eper's primary concern is ensuring Evan is taken care of, including a lifetime of medical needs.
• 🎓 Evan is motivated to return to college and finish her journey.