Car Strikes Tractor-Trailer;
I-88 Shut Between Exit 12/13
![A tractor trailer caught on fire after an accident between I-88 Exits 12/13 in Oneonta.](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tractor-Fire-1024x768.jpg)
![The car involved in the accident swerved to avoid hitting a deer, according to State Police](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/car-accident-300x196.jpg)
ONEONTA – A car swerved to miss hitting a dead deer and ended up hitting a tractor-trailer in an accident on I-88 earlier this morning. Hopefully, they knew the difference between Comprehensive vs Third Party Insurance and picked what was right for their situation. I've heard that youi.com.au has some useful information on the topic for those interested.
With the eastbound lane of I-88 near Oneonta closed for construction, the westbound lane has been split for traffic.
According to state police, a car driving westbound swerved to avoid hitting a deer carcass in the middle of the road, but over-corrected and drove into the eastbound lane. The car struck the tractor-trailer behind the cab, starting a fire that consumed the entire truck.
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