SUMTER COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Sumter County Fire Rescue (SCFR) team responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a semi-tractor trailer and a pickup truck on Thursday morning.
The accident occurred at the intersection of S. Lee Street Rd. and McLittle Bridge Rd., according to SCFR.
SCFR reported no injuries to either driver.
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SCFR laid out safety measures drivers can use behind the wheel to limit accidents in inclement weather:
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Reduce your speed to avoid hydroplaning on wet roads.
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Turn on your vehicle’s headlights so you will be more visible on the road.
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Approach intersections with caution and observe oncoming traffic. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Don’t just assume you have the right of way.
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Don’t drive distracted. Put your cellphone away while driving.
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Buckle your seat belt.