DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A driver was arrested after a dump truck hit several vehicles near the Daytona International Speedway, causing traffic delays, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.
A spokesperson with the department said there were 11 patients, three of whom were taken to the hospital. It is not clear how badly they were hurt.
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According to Daytona Beach police, the dump driver ran from the scene but was later arrested. Investigators said that driver — identified as Thomas Somersall, 46 — will be charged with multiple counts of hit and run.
Police said Somersall’s license had been revoked at the time of the crash because he had failed to pay a traffic fine.
Police could not say how many vehicles were involved in the wreck. Officers are investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash — though, according to the police report, a field sobriety test did not offer any indicators that Somersall was under the influence.
Eastbound traffic on International Speedway Boulevard was slowed down as a result of the crash.
BREAKING: Major car accident involving eight or more cars has traffic eastbound on International Speedway reduced to one lane. Ax happened about 20 minutes ago. @DaytonaBchPD on scene. Not sure how many injuries at this point. @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/VBDOVIMS4N
— Molly Reed (@Mollyreednews) July 30, 2021