Lost Truck Driver Stops Traffic

A truck driver stopped traffic in Summerville near midnight on May 24 because he allegedly was lost, according to Summerville Police reports.

David Westbrooks spotted a semi truck pull from Hwy. 114 onto Hwy. 100 with its emergency flashers activated. The truck then slowed and stopped in the southbound lane.

“[I] got out and checked with the drive thinking he may have broken down. The driver stated that he wasn’t broke down but was lost,” Officer Westbrooks stated.

The driver was looking for the Summerville Mohawk Industries Plant, which was less than a mile ahead.

“The driver then left, freeing up the southbound lane to traffic,” Officer Westbrooks stated.