a driver of an 18-wheeler made a split-second decision to avoid other drivers by crashing into the overpass. “This man saved everyone that night, everybody,” (the night of Aug 27th)

In Memphis, Tn, on the I 40 near North Watkins that night, the semi saved lives, only because a pair of Mustangs were street racing. 

https://wreg.com/news/witness-blames-fatal-i-40-tractor-trailer-crash-on-drag-racers

There is no news outlet that gives the names of the trucker

 A life saving hero chose to risk his own life instead of someone else's

A moment of silence for the dead.