Dramatic Crash in Polk County Sends Semi-Truck Airborne Over Concrete Divider

iSkyNews and Media April 07, 2026

A semi-truck crash caused concern Tuesday morning after the vehicle lost control and crossed over a concrete median barrier on SR-400, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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By Staff Reporter

iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published April 7th, 2026

🚨 News Summary

Location: SR-400 near Milepost 57
Time: April 7, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.
Vehicle: Semi-tractor with empty trailer
Driver: 60-year-old man from Lakeland
What Happened: Lost control, struck concrete median barrier, crossed over wall
Injuries: None reported
Hazard: Fuel tanks damaged

CENTRAL FLORIDA — A semi-truck crash caused concern Tuesday morning after the vehicle lost control and crossed over a concrete median barrier on SR-400, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers say the crash occurred around 10:10 a.m. on April 7, 2026, near Milepost 57, as a semi-tractor with an empty trailer was traveling westbound.

According to investigators, the 60-year-old Lakeland driver lost control of the truck, causing it to collide with a concrete median barrier wall before ultimately traveling over the barrier and coming to rest.

Despite the severity of the crash, the driver was not injured.

However, officials say the truck’s fuel tanks were damaged, creating a potential hazard at the scene. It is unclear if any fuel spilled as a result of the crash.

The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate what led to the loss of control.

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