A dump truck recently crashed into a house in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, like a 36-ton Kool-Aid man, sending the homeowner through two walls. The driver, who suffered a medical emergency, lost consciousness at the wheel while carrying a load of concrete sand. Despite the chaotic scene, everyone involved miraculously survived the incident.
In a dashcam video from ABC6, the moment of the driver losing consciousness is captured as the truck veers across the road. The truck, weighing approximately 73,000 pounds, plowed through the house and caused minimal damage outside of snapping a telephone pole. The impact of the crash did not slow down the truck, highlighting the potential danger if it had collided head-on with another vehicle.
The homeowner, although injured, was conscious and able to communicate with a neighbor who came to help. The house suffered significant structural damage and had to be demolished after the truck was removed. Thankfully, no one sustained life-threatening injuries, considering the potential for a much worse outcome. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by heavy trucks on the road.
