Plantation, FL (December 12, 2019) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Plantation on Thursday, December 11th. The crash happened around 5:00 a.m on the Florida Turnpike.
According to troopers, Ronnie Chambers was driving the vehicle when he lost control. The truck traveled off the roadway and came to rest in a retention pond. Both Chambers and his passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the accident. Three two trucks were required to remove the tractor-trailer from the pond. The crash caused the ramp to Sunshine Road to be closed while troopers were at the scene.
The crash is under investigation at this time and no further information is available.
There will be about 400,000 reportable accidents this year across our state. Car accidents happen in an instant and can certainly change your life for the worse. When you have been injured in a car accident, you may face mounting medical bills, complicated procedures, missed time from work, and the inability to take care of yourself and your family. The cause of each crash must be carefully investigated and negligent drivers will be held accountable for their actions that led to injuries for innocent victims.
Our thoughts are with those hurt in this crash and we hope for a full and complete recovery.
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