Turkey causes north Florida truck crash

The Associated Press

The driver of a beer truck has been hospitalized in Pensacola after his truck crashed when a turkey flew into its windshield.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Daniel S. Milby, 32, of DeFuniak Springs, lost control of his truck when the turkey collided with the windshield Saturday morning. Authorities say Milby's truck jackknifed, overturned and eventually crashed into a guardrail.

Another driver on the road, Roger L. Bloomfield, 59, of DeFuniak Springs, was also involved in the crash. Bloomfield had minor injuries.

FHP says the crash caused about $70,000 worth of damage to the beer truck.

Information from: Northwest Florida Daily News, http://www.nwfdailynews.com

 

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