Trucker Harlan Adams, 51, facing charges after falling asleep at the wheel, crashing, and spilling diesel fuel on State Road 46 in Brevard County, Florida

Modified Date: 
Mon, 05/11/2015 - 3:40pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, September 26, 2014

FHP: DeLand trucker falls asleep at wheel; crash dumps fuel on roadway

Harlan Adams, 51, was eastbound on State Road 46 and approaching the Interstate 95 overpass in Brevard County near Mims when he fell asleep about 2:20 a.m. Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Adams’ semi-tractor trailer then struck two construction barrels, a crash attenuator and a concrete wall, troopers said. 
The driver is uninjured, but about 75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled.
People Involved: 
Harlan Adams
Roadway: 
State Road 46

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