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This is a very common accident to see involving Tractor-Trailers who must often swing left before turning right, and end up with a car whizzing up their right side. In spite of the fact that the manoevre was necessary, the onus is still on the driver who swung wide to ensure his right side remains clear. Therefore, Driver 1 is most likely At Fault.

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Q: Driver 1 pulls to the far left lane which is the oncoming traffic lane to make a wide right hand turn but Driver 2 behind Driver 1 is going straight and gets hit by Driver 1 then who is at fault?
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