HIALEAH GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A driver is lucky to be alive after crashing a giant cement truck into a canal in Hialeah Gardens.
Christian Gonzalez was driving along Northwest 138th Street when he lost control while trying to make a left turn near 102nd Avenue, Tuesday evening.
As a result, the truck became submerged inside a nearby canal.
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Hialeah Gardens Police said nobody was hurt in the crash, but crews had to work extra hard to lift the heavy truck out of the water.
Gonzalez, who’s a father of one, is getting an early start on giving thanks after only suffering a small wound on his face.
“The car slid under the light because of the wet roads,” he said. “Thought I wasn’t gonna get out there. Thank God I’m fine.”
Gonzalez said he was headed home to his 1-year-old son.
It’s unclear if any charges will be filed.
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