A driver survived after a large oak tree toppled over and smashed his truck’s windshield, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said.
The incident occurred Monday along State Road 714 near Salah Drive. Deputies said heavy wind gusts caused the large, rotted oak tree to fall in the westbound lanes and collided with the driver of a Toyota Tacoma as it came down.
The impact sent large limbs through the windshield, striking the driver on the side of his head, deputies said.
The driver was transported by ground to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center with minor injuries.
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