I-75 Crash Sparks Chain-Reaction, Injures One
A section of I-75 was thrown into disarray this Monday when a tractor-trailer collided with four cars in a chain of accidents, resulting in one driver being hospitalized with severe injuries. The incident occurred just South of MM 262 around 11:26 a.m., as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol. The 55-year-old tractor-trailer driver failed to decelerate in heavy traffic, rear-ending a Nissan Maxima and triggering a series of collisions involving a Honda Accord, a Toyota Camry, and a Suzuki Grand Vitara. The 62-year-old female driver of the Nissan sustained serious injuries and was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, while the other drivers, aged between 27 and 68, escaped injury. The crash caused extensive delays, leading to the closure of parts of the interstate until around 2:44 p.m. Sgt. Steve Gaskins emphasized the importance of maintaining safe distances and remaining alert while driving, particularly in congested traffic situations. "It is crucial for every driver to be observant and considerate of others on the road," he stressed.
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