Illinois man to be cited for tractor-trailer accident on I-79 flyover ramp
State police will cite a tractor-trailer driver after the rig he was operating nearly went off on the Interstate 79 flyover ramp in South Strabane Township.
Police identified the man as Kostas Hobitakis, of Illinois. According to a press release issued by state police, Hobitakis will receive a citation for driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Hobitakis’ tractor-trailer overturned and nearly went off the overpass at about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. The rig dangled from the side for several hours. Nearly 40,000 pounds of cardboard boxes spilled onto an on-ramp but did not hit any vehicles.
Hobitakis suffered only minor injuries.
State police continue to investigate the accident.