Wrong-way driver hits tractor-trailer, causing it to flip in Prince George: VSP
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A wrong-way driver hit a tractor-trailer in Prince George County on Wednesday, causing the vehicle to flip and spill its contents -- and a state trooper reportedly saw it all happen.
The crash took place at about 4:37 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, on Interstate 95 northbound just south of Rowanty Road.
According to Virginia State Police, one of its troopers was on routine patrol in the area when they saw a 2019 white Dodge moving south drive across the center median.
The Dodge proceeded to hit a tractor-trailer going north in its driver-side door, per state police. This impact forced the tractor-trailer off the road and flipped it, spilling some of its cargo -- food and animal products -- onto the ground.
June 25 crash on I-95 in Prince George County. (Photo: Virginia State Police)
June 25 crash on I-95 in Prince George County. (Photo: Virginia State Police)
June 25 crash on I-95 in Prince George County. (Photo: Virginia State Police)
The trooper aided the Dodge's driver, an unidentified 56-year-old Chesterfield County man. He was then taken to a local hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was not hurt. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, according to state police.
The crash remains under investigation. Charges are pending.
No additional information is available as of the time of reporting.
