ORLANDO, Fla. – A big-rig driver said he heard a "boom" before he lost control of his trailer and crashed on Interstate 4 in Orlando, leaving a car crushed, according to a crash report.
Authorities said Lucien Suprice, of Deltona, was driving a tractor-trailer in the middle lane of I-4 west near State Road 408 around 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, and Robert Pollard was driving his Kia in the left lane, attempting to pass him.
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Suprice said he heard a loud "boom" and lost control of his vehicle. He attempted to regain control but was unable to, according to the report.
The tractor-trailer veered into the left lane and hit Pollard's Kia, then swerved and pushed the Kia into the center wall, officials said. Officials said the tractor-trailer overturned and landed on top of the Kia with Pollard still inside.
Pollard was trapped in his vehicle for about an hour, Orlando police said. Authorities said they spoke with him during the rescue.
He was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center to be treated for injuries to his head and upper back, the report said. Pollard's injuries were described as minor.
Eleven barrier walls were impacted during the crash, causing an estimated $2,000 in damage.
Officials said Pollard's Kia suffered $15,000 worth of damage, and the tractor-trailer suffered $25,000 in damage.
Suprice was cited for failure to maintain the lane, according to the report.