Incident Overview
According to the pilot, the aircraft was taxiing to park when a small truck was seen approaching from the right about 50 feet away. After realizing that the vehicle driver did not see the aircraft, the pilot reduced power to idle and applied the brakes.
Driver Statements
The truck driver stated that he stopped prior to crossing the taxiway and saw only an airliner approximately 200 yards away, and proceeded across. The driver of a second truck recalled seeing the Seneca with its taxi and navigation lights on.
Sequence of Events
The pilot's account indicates that the truck approached from the right at a distance of about 50 feet. The pilot took evasive action by reducing power and braking. The truck driver's statement suggests that he did not notice the smaller aircraft, focusing instead on an airliner farther down the taxiway. The second truck driver's observation confirms that the Seneca's lights were illuminated, indicating the aircraft was visible.
No collision was reported, and no damage or injuries are mentioned in the source.