Overview
- State police say the truck rolled after the driver swerved to avoid three deer, overcorrected, struck the median guardrail, and came to rest blocking southbound lanes.
- The crash occurred early Monday and left the driver, identified as 40-year-old Jose Cancel of Newport, Rhode Island, uninjured.
- Household items the truck was carrying were scattered across the highway, which lengthened cleanup and delayed full lane reopenings.
- Southbound traffic was routed off Exit 3 and one lane remained closed into mid-morning with authorities warning motorists to expect continued delays.
- Dawn deer strikes are a known regional hazard and incidents that spill cargo can greatly extend clearance time for a major commuter route like I-295.