Freightliner
Coverage of Freightliner in the Nexus archive.
- Manassas Park man, 94, dies after Nokesville crash; truck driver charged
A 94-year-old Manassas Park man died after a collision with a Freightliner truck in Nokesville. The truck driver, Corey Latel Heflin, was charged with reckless driving following the crash. The incident occurred when the truck driver failed to see a vehicle stopped to make a left turn.
- Fatal collision involving Jeep and Freightliner in Chesterfield County
A fatal collision occurred on U.S. 1 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, involving a 2015 Jeep Cherokee and a 2021 Freightliner. The Jeep struck a deer before colliding with the truck, killing the Jeep's driver. No further details about the Freightliner driver or injuries have been released.
- 2 arrested in string of Ventura County burglaries targeting pricey truck computers
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested two suspects linked to a series of burglaries targeting computers on Freightliner trucks in the El Rio area. The investigation, which began in April 2026, focused on nighttime thefts of truck computers.
- Adorable one-year-old toddler struck and killed by Freightliner in 'freak accident' while walking in same lane as enormous vehicle
A one-year-old toddler was tragically struck and killed by a Freightliner truck in a 'freak accident' while walking in the same lane as the vehicle. The incident highlights concerns about pedestrian safety and large vehicle collisions.