Semi-Truck and Road Ranger Truck Crash on I-75

ALACHUA –A collision between a semi-truck and a Road Ranger truck early Saturday morning, Jan. 18, 2025, resulted in a fire and prompted a multi-unit emergency response from Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR). Fortunately, the crash caused only minor injuries, and no hospitalizations were necessary.

The accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. near the 398-mile marker on Interstate 75. According to ACFR, the semi-truck collided with the Road Ranger truck under circumstances that remain under investigation. The impact sparked a fire, leading to immediate safety concerns and the dispatch of four ACFR units to the scene.

Emergency crews acted quickly to extinguish the flames and secure the area, ensuring no further injuries or property damage occurred.

While the drivers involved in the crash sustained minor injuries, they were treated on-site, and no one required transportation to a hospital. However, the collision had a significant impact on traffic, as Interstate 75 was shut down for several hours. Motorists traveling through the area were detoured, resulting in delays as crews worked diligently to clear the wreckage and assess the scene’s safety.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), which will determine the factors that contributed to the collision and whether charges may be filed.

This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to exercise caution on the road, particularly when approaching emergency vehicles and service trucks. Florida’s “Move Over Law” requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or Road Rangers.

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