Semi-truck crash in Polk County spills wood across road, sends driver to hospital

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Published  August 25, 2025 8:24am EDT
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The Brief

    • A semi-truck and trailer rolled over early Monday in Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.
    • The crash happened at 4025 SR 60 in the Lake Wales area.
    • PCSO says the driver suffered minor injuries, while the crash also spilled wood across the eastbound lanes and caused a diesel fuel leak.

LAKE WALES, Fla. - A rollover crash involving a semi-truck caused traffic delays along a stretch of SR 60 in Polk County on Monday.

What we know:

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened shortly before 6:30 a.m. at 4025 SR 60 in the Lake Wales area.

The driver went to the hospital with minor injuries, according to deputies.

Investigators say wood spilled across the eastbound lanes, blocking traffic, while crews also worked to contain a diesel fuel leak.

The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

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