The driver of a tractor trailer lost control of his vehicle and veered off Interstate 80 in Hubbard, Ohio, on Monday, March 5, spilling more than 200 gallons of diesel fuel across the freeway. According to WYTV.com, the truck went off the road in the early-morning hours and smashed into a guardrail. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, and the driver was cited for failing to maintain control of his vehicle.
TRUCK ACCIDENT FAST FACT: The United States Department of Transportation estimates that over 500,000 truck accidents occur every year.
(Photo credit: WYTV.com)