Turkey Causes Beer Truck Accident

Wild turkey flies into windshield, causes beer truck to overturn

By: Michael Snowden | WKRG-TV
Published: May 11, 2008

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NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The driver of a beer truck has been
hospitalized in Pensacola after his truck crashed when a turkey
flew into its windshield.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Daniel S. Milby, 32, of
DeFuniak Springs, lost control of his truck when the turkey
collided with the windshield Saturday morning. Authorities say
Milby's truck jackknifed, overturned and eventually crashed into a
guardrail.
Another driver on the road, Roger L. Bloomfield, 59, of DeFuniak
Springs, was also involved in the crash. Bloomfield had minor
injuries.
FHP says the crash caused about $70,000 worth of damage to the
beer truck.
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