Polk County, FL (May 29, 2020) - A 45-year-old man is dead following a truck crash in Polk County on Friday, May 29th. The crash took place around 6:20 a.m. near County Line Road.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old David Wierzbinski of Riverview was driving a Freightliner semi-truck when he struck a Volvo tractor-trailer from behind. The crash caused a chain reaction with the Volvo then striking a 2001 Peterbilt semi-tractor. The Peterbilt was stopped in the westbound lanes at the time of the crash. Wierzbinski died at the crash scene. The Volvo driver, 58-year-old Andrew Larkins suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. No one else was hurt in the crash.
The road remained closed for about 8 hours while officials were at the scene. No further details are available.
Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim of this truck accident in Polk County. Our thoughts are with the injured victim. We hope for a full recovery.
Commercial vehicles are a frequent sight on Florida's streets and highways. With many major roadways running throughout our state, these vehicles carry goods to and from their destinations on a daily basis. A Florida commercial truck accident can bring with it serious damage, including major injuries and even death. These crashes can also present difficult questions of legal liability when they occur.
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