I-4 blast off? FHP stops ‘Rocket Man’ hauling fake missiles in Plant City
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol
PLANT CITY, Fla. - Florida may be known for rocket launches at Cape Canaveral, but a driver hauling ‘missiles’ along I-4 on Sunday caused quite a ruckus on the busy interstate.
The backstory:
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, numerous drivers called to report a truck that had missiles mounted on it.
Troopers said they intercepted the driver they referred to as ‘Rocket Man’ Sunday afternoon near State Road 39 in Plant City.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the ‘missiles’ were determined to be plastic devices for shows and events.
What they're saying:
Troopers said, "All was determined safe with a strong suggestion on how better to transport the articles."
The Source: This article was written with information posted on social media by the Florida Highway Patrol.