PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - A garbage truck driver lost control and crashed into some cars in Pembroke Pines, Tuesday afternoon.
In what looked like a scene from an action movie, a 7News viewer captured cellphone video of the truck driving on the wrong side of the road, then crossing a median and slamming into the vehicles parked outside a Wendy’s restaurant near Southwest 172nd Avenue and Pines Boulevard, at around 1:30 p.m.
According to Pembroke Pines Police, the driver hit the brakes on his vehicle too hard, causing him to lose control due to the wet road conditions. They said he also hit a tree when he accidentally stepped on the accelerator, causing him to veer into a nearby wall.
Moments later, the footage shows a group of people running toward the truck to render aid to the driver.
Rescue crews responded to the scene, but no one was injured.
Authorities said drug or alcohol intake is not suspected. The driver was not issued a citation.
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