A farmer fell asleep on his tractor and crossed the center line crashing with two semis in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pennsylvania — A farm tractor driver who fell asleep at the wheel caused a crash involving two tractor-trailers early Saturday morning in Potter Township, according to local officials.
The collision occurred around 2:30 a.m. along the 2300 block of General Potter Highway, Chief Brian Tice of the Centre Hall Volunteer Fire Company told WTAJ News.
Photo credit: Centre Hall Fire Co.
Investigators said the farm tractor drifted across the center line after the driver reportedly fell asleep, colliding with a westbound tractor-trailer. The impact caused that semi to sideswipe another tractor-trailer traveling east, resulting in minor damage to the second truck’s trailer.
Photo credit: Centre Hall Fire Co.
No injuries were reported in the crash. Crews spent several hours clearing debris and ensuring the roadway was safe for travel.
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