Oversized load driver issued multiple citations for bridge strike caught on camera

Oversized load driver issued multiple citations for bridge strike caught on camera
Published on November 14th, 2019 by Ashley

Wisconsin police cited a truck driver after his too-tall load smashed into an overpass on Wednesday.

The bridge strike happened around 6:30 a.m on November 13 when a truck hauling a large containment unit struck an I-43/94 overpass in Milwaukee.

MCSO is reporting a full freeway closure northbound on I-43 @ Holt. A semi flatbed truck struck the overpass @ Lincoln…
Posted by Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, November 13, 2019




Two people in the oversized load’s escort vehicle suffered non life-threatening injuries, WISN reports.

The truck driver, 61 year old Diego A. Cantillo was arrested and charged with operating an excess height vehicle without a permit, operating an excess width vehicle without a permit, and spilling waste load on the roadway.

You can view video of the bridge strike below.

Semi driver crashes into overpass

Watch: A semi driver slammed into an overpass with too tall of a load. He was cited following the crash. https://bit.ly/374mgAs

Posted by CBS 58 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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