Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-75 After Driver Falls Asleep

FHP says 29-year-old Jacksonville man lost control of vehicle transporting pallets

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:42pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a heavily damaged truck tire tread, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a commercial vehicle accident caused by a fatigued driver.A close-up of the aftermath of a tractor-trailer crash on I-75 exposes the dangers of drowsy commercial driving.Today in Jacksonville

According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a 29-year-old Jacksonville man was driving a tractor-trailer northbound on I-75 just after 5 a.m. on April 15 when he fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle then crashed and overturned near milepost 296.

Why it matters

Drowsy driving is a major safety concern on Florida's highways, contributing to hundreds of crashes each year. This incident highlights the risks of fatigued commercial truck drivers and the need for stronger regulations and enforcement to prevent such accidents.

The details

FHP reported that the tractor-trailer was transporting pallets when the driver, a 29-year-old man from Jacksonville, fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle then crashed and overturned on I-75 near milepost 296. No other vehicles were involved, and the driver was not injured.

  • The incident occurred just after 5 a.m. on April 15, 2026.

The players

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

The state law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling and investigating incidents on Florida's highways.

29-year-old Jacksonville man

The driver of the tractor-trailer who fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to crash and overturn.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of commercial truck drivers getting adequate rest and following safety protocols to prevent fatigued driving and serious accidents on Florida's roadways.