Sand Truck Turns Over on I-4
Plant City, Florida. A truck hauling sand turned over on Interstate-4 near the Park Road Exit. Sand was spilled over the roadway causing law enforcement to close the road for cleanup.
Photo by Sgt. Steve Gaskins, FHP
This highway truck accident was likely caused by the negligence of the driver. From the information available, we do not have a report of a mechanical failure for which was not preventable or a report that this accident was due to weather. This leaves driver error as the most likely cause.
Trucks carrying sand are not exempt from regulation under 49 U.S.C. 13506(a)(6). Pursuant to 49 CFR Sec. 372.115, sand is specifically not exempt from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Truck drivers are subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety standards on driver qualification, vehicle inspection, and log books.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Polk County or Central Florida, please contact a Central Florida or Polk County truck accident attorney for a free consultation.
