I drove by that accident scene yesterday right after it happened, after many years serving in law enforcement as a Police Officer, that is one scene I thought there would be fatalities, I am glad all survived!!

Good reporting Sherri!

In a mid-2000s (sorry, was only able to determine that it was more recent than 2004) Large Truck Crash Causation Study sponsored by DOT, it was concluded that 29.4% of all large truck crashes involved brake failure, brakes out of adjustment, or other brake related issues.

That's a lot of fouled-up brakes.

rob brue is the owner of A + masonary and concrete...i can tell u this...this accident is his fault cause he never gets his trucks professionally fixed...he has a backyard mechanic that monkey rigs all his trucks...i can only hope that the DOT does a thorough investigation and that the families of these other drivers know that it is for sure ROB BRUE's fault...i hope and pray for these other drivers for a speedy recovery...also i do know that any driver of a big truck is always supposed to inspect the truck before driving...but i know personally Rob will try and wiggle his way out of this and put all blame on the driver of the truck and fire the driver...i just hope someone does the research and shut down A+ masonary cause he does not derserve to be in business...also check where he dumps the waste crossed the street from his plant...someone that is very concerned

he lives in spring hill...but his plant or business is in odessa...no he is not a large company...he may have about 15 trucks total...but this accident is the second one in a week...there was another one with one of his trucks that is an 18 wheeler that hauls portland for his business and that truck jacked knife the other day...all his trucks are jacked up cause he does not get them properly fixed...i can only hope that the DOT really investigates this...also as i said he dumps his waste acrossed the street from his plant and that is hazardous to the residents in the area...this man is nothing but a thug and he will try to wiggle his way out of this...he is not a business man by any means...he pays his employees then their checks bounce...he makes his employees run after him to get their checks only for them to bounce and cause havic with their accounts...this man does alot of things under handed...he does not report overtime...he is going to get caught and the day is coming...

Those are some pretty powerful allegations, do you have factual basis (proof) to back the allegations up? IF he is doing these things, people need to know, if not, you might be held liable for the acquisations you have made against Robert Brue, I looked him up, seems to own a business in Odessa, had a DUI in 2009, and lives in a very nice home in Spring Hill (according to Google map) IF he is doing as you allege, people need to know, if not, I see grounds for a civil suit, Joann, keep us informed, maybe Patch can investigate?

Joann, you might be a little more circumspect. People can and will sue for libel. Truth is a defense, but you've still got to shell out to fight the lawsuit.

yes i do have proof of what i am saying...and i have personal proof as well...i would not say something if it were not true...

Joann, I tell you, let me view what you have, or give it to Sherri Lonin (Editor) she will get it to me, pictures, receipts, or what have you, I will make sure they are placed in the right hands, but you need is proof, like Mr. Hankins stated above, people can and will sue for libel, libel is written, slander is verbal, or statements made with witness, Sherri?? if she is straight, I smell a story? Opinions on this topic appreciated!

let me tell u Mr Reaster...i have more then written proof...my husband used to work for this man...so i have the paychecks and my bank statements to back me up...so if Rob thinks he can get me for slander...let him try...i have proof of the trucks and how they would get fixed...my husband will tell all as well...i really do not know who u are and what u do...but the proof is in the pudding and i have the pudding...i have called the DOT on him several times...and wage and hour...is that proof enough for u...

Google my name to see who I am

i will do as soon as i get off work...

And I am not offering any resistance about you, if what you say is truth (particularily about the illegal dumping) with more about maintenance records on a commercial fleet, I would love to see it, by now, you have Googled my name and see who I am, I am all about our community, with what goes on in it, good and bad, if we do not know the bad, how can we fix it?

very true...i think it would be best if we all met in person...cause i too care about out community...i am a retired cop from NJ...and now i am an accountant and i do taxes from Ato Z...individuals and for corporates...i also am a private invesitgator...so yes i do care as well...and all that i am saying is very true...my husband can show u exactly where Rob dumps across from the plant in and around residental area...and i have the proof on paper about paychecks and bank statements to prove his checks bounced...but in order to do this right i feel we should meet in person...

also my husband can tell u how rob would have his employees fix the equipment and the trucks...he made my husband do it several times for him...so there again is proof...

i too care about our community...and i have every job that my husband did for this man on paper and how he cheated some of his customers...i also have proof that this man owes companies money for materials he received from companies that he never paid...so yes i do have the proof...this man is a very shrewd business man...and he will try and wiggle his way out of things...i have seen it first hand myself on how he treats his employees equipment and customers...also how he puts innocent people at risk...but the best way to do this is if we all meet in person...u my husband and myself and i will show u all that i have on this man...

Let us cease with all the bickering for right now and just pray for the accident victims and their families. Thanking God that all survived.

This is Greg Gelyon, the Husband of the woman that had her Volvo crushed. All I can say right now, is that we did not receive one phone call, one letter, flowers or anything of that nature from the driver or the owner of this business. Not one inquiry of How is your wife doing? I am praying for her - nothing!! The communtiy has rallied around us and is giving so much love and help, I cant begin to explain how appreciated that is. I will pay back this community one day for all th love and support. However, the people responsible have not showed us one iota of caring or sympathy. that is very sad.

I am with Linda on this one, and Mr. Geylon, best to your wife and her recovery, I agree, if I would have been the owner of the Co. that owned the truck that hit your wife, no doubt, I would have made contact, without malice, to show I did care, however, he has not according to you, that is sad, my prayers are with you and your family, but, if this guy is a bad guy, and this accident could have been prevented, and someone is alleging he did not follow DOT standards, maybe he does need a look into? How is your wife doing?

Thank you Mr Hankins, I was going to state that to Mr Geylon on previous posts, hence, Joann's remarks/allegations might be worthy of an investigation!

I can't believe this happened. wow. i am so happy that Aunt Angel survived, as well as the others in the crash. I know she will overcome this because she is very strong. We are all here for you. I don't know how anyone can put peoples lives in jeopardy to save a few dollars. If this is the case, that company needs to be shut down! We love you.

Joann, email me at gregreaster@aol.com I would like to set up a meet, most know who I am in the community, and if he was negligent, the victims of this accident deserve to know, and I will make sure to pass all along to the familys, plus, as a contributing member of our community, if, what you state is true, certain people need to know, according to Fl. law, he can refuse blood test if not suspect of intoxication, again, I am NOT AN ATTORNEY, most of what you need to know will be under this statute: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/0316.html, I do suggest all involved have counsel, as Director of a charity, we hold 1 million on our vehicles, prayers to the victims, and I would like to see what Joann has to offer??

Copies of this crash report are available for a charge of $16.00, ( http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/misc/crashreport/ ) I would suggest the victims families attain copies, if so, share with me, I am very curious now that Joann has brought "issues" up, I, like you Joann, am a retired LEO, and myself, I would look into it, if I am needed, I am pretty easy to locate!

yes ty greg...and also my husband said it would be a great idea if u would like to meet in person...he and i are very concerned about the drivers of this crash and would like to do all we can to help them...i am so sorry this happen to them...and it all can be stopped...i have the proof ur looking for...

Joann,

Please email me your contact information. ggelyon@gmail.com
my wife was seriously hurt. Broken neck, broken face, etc. etc. Please help. Thank you
Greg Gelyon

Joann, we will be at our store located at 4041 Land O Lakes Blvd. tomorrow, my wife can contact me and I will come down, I would like to get some notes on this, seems some involvement from the community would be appropriate right now, I know it would assist Mr. Geylon also (invite extended to you also!), now with new exposure coming to light (I got the comment email no longer posted) I think, as concerned members of our community, time to do something about it, I am just hoping you know who does not subscribe to this thread so we may investigate, and turn our findings over to appropriate agencies, Mr. Geylon? You have my number, I would like you there, I understand you have a lot on your plate, and with it being Sunday may prove to be a challenge, Joann? contact me, I will give you my cell number, but let's do this meet?

Joann, I do not have your email address, please re-send