tractor-trailer crash in Fauquier County
50,000 pounds of peas onto I-66.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police are currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Fauquier County on Friday, resulting in a massive spill of peas onto Interstate 66. The incident took place on May 17 at 8:10 a.m. near the 24-mile marker on I-66, causing significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Reports from authorities indicate that a 2010 International tractor-trailer was travelling westbound on I-66 when it was involved in a collision. The crash was triggered by an unknown vehicle making an unsafe lane change, which forced the tractor-trailer off the left side of the road. The vehicle then collided with a guardrail and overturned in the median, spilling its cargo of 50,000 pounds of peas onto the highway.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 54-year-old man from Suffolk, miraculously escaped injury in the accident. His decision to wear a seatbelt likely played a crucial role in protecting him from harm. Despite the driver’s safety, the spill of peas caused significant disruption to traffic flow on the westbound lanes of I-66, necessitating a closure of the affected area while cleanup crews worked to clear the road.
Virginia State Police have confirmed that the investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the incident. The closure of the westbound lanes of I-66 caused delays for several hours, underscoring the importance of safe driving practices to prevent accidents and maintain the flow of traffic on busy highways.
The unusual nature of the crash, involving a large quantity of peas spilling onto the roadway, has captured the attention of local residents and commuters. Images from the scene show the extent of the spill, with peas scattered across the highway and the overturned tractor-trailer in the median.
As authorities continue their investigation and work to clear the road, drivers are urged to exercise caution and follow all traffic advisories to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of accidents and the importance of remaining vigilant while driving on Virginia’s highways.
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