A driver was critically injured after running a red light and crashing into a Bud Light truck in Florida, authorities say. (Florida Highway Patrol)
Orange County, Fla.
Troopers in Florida say a driver is in critical condition after running a red light and crashing into a semitruck.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 6:30 a.m. Friday at the intersection of U.S. 441 and Boy Scout Boulevard in Orange County.
Authorities said the driver of a 2020 Chevy Malibu ran a red light at the intersection and slammed into the side of a semi that was making a turn at the signal.
The truck was carrying Bud Light and other Anheuser-Busch products. The impact of the crash sent beer cans across the roadway.
The 37-year-old man driving the Malibu was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition, according to the FHP.
The driver, a 36-year-old man, of the semi remained at the scene and was not injured.
Troopers said the roadway was able to reopen about three hours after the crash.