Lake Wales, Florida – On Monday, October3, 2016, a semi tractor-trailer Was traveling North on Scenic Hwy. The driver of semi tried to turn right at Polk Avenue and hit the train trestle. The semi was eventually able to reverse out back onto Scenic Hwy. The semi had damage to the roof of the truck. Florida Midland Rail Road was contacted to inspect the trestle. The driver of semi was cited for the crash. There was only minor damage to the cab of the truck and no visible new damage could be observed to the trestle.
