Truck Driver Faces Reckless Driving Charge After I-95 Crash

Fredericksburg VA

29 September, 2021

10:13 AM

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STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A dump truck got stuck on the Truslow Road overpass on I-95 in Stafford County on Tuesday afternoon, blocking traffic for several hours. Now, the driver of the truck has been charged with reckless driving. Virginia State Police officials said the crash occurred at 12:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, near mile marker 134. "A 1998 Kenworth dump truck was traveling north on I-95 when the driver accidentally engaged the dump bed, which raised it and caused it to collide with the bridge overpass," Virginia State Police said in a news release. "The collision caused the dump bed to become wedged between the roadway and bridge." Photo courtesy of Virginia State Police. The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries in the crash, police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. No other people were injured and no other vehicles were struck. The truck driver was charged with one count of reckless driving, authorities said. I-95 northbound was completely shut down for several hours on Tuesday afternoon, as crews worked to dislodge the truck bed and inspect the bridge. The Truslow Road overpass was also shut down. Read more: I-95 Northbound Lanes Reopened At Overpass In Stafford The roadways were not fully reopened until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, more than four hours after the initial crash. Virginia State Police said they are still investigating the crash. Have a story idea? Email me at [email protected] with tips, questions, comments, or concerns.