CLEARWATER, Fla. — Officials said Wednesday a Clearwater man was seriously injured after a garbage truck crashed, rolling onto its side on Dec. 2 in Pinellas County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the accident happened at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, when a Peterbilt truck, driven by the 37-year-old Clearwater man was traveling southbound on the Bayside Bridge, south of Drew Street.
Officials said the vehicle had a mechanical issue, which the driver was unable to control, leading to the overturning of the truck.
FHP said the driver suffered serious injuries, and he was transported to an area hospital.
Two St. Petersburg men traveling as passengers in the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were hospitalized, according to FHP.
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