U.S. 27 In South Florida Shut Down After 18 Wheeler Overturns On Road
An 18-wheeler carrying fruit and juices overturned on U.S. 27 Thursday morning, shutting down the southbound lanes of the road about 8 miles from Interstate 75.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the tractor-trailer was driving south when it drifted onto the shoulder of the road. The driver of the truck overcorrected and the truck flipped, FHP said.
The tractor-trailer completely blocked all southbound lanes, and its contents were scattered all over the road.
Southbound traffic was redirected into some of the northbound lanes as crews worked to clean up the debris.
The truck’s driver, John Downey, 51, of Kissimmee, was not hurt, FHP said.