Truck Crash Survivor Speaks Out

Less than a week after surviving a serious dump truck crash on April 28th, Adrian Williams says he is steadily recovering from the traumatic incident. The crash occurred when the truck’s brakes failed while exiting Frank’s Eddy Road, causing it to slam into a drain off the George Price Highway, leaving Williams pinned and critically injured.

Williams, who was accompanying a new driver in the fully loaded truck, said their efforts to slow the vehicle, including gearing down and using the emergency brake, were unsuccessful. “Nothing worked,” he said in a social media statement. The driver managed to escape, but Williams was trapped when the passenger door latch failed just before the truck slammed into a ditch.

“I was unconscious for a couple of minutes, and I began to shout for help,” he stated. Locals tried to free him, but he said his head was pinned between the dashboard and rear cab.

“I was drowning in my own blood because my nose was broken,” Williams said. After several attempts, he managed to release his head and was pulled out alive.

Williams said he suffered multiple skull fractures, facial injuries, and a dislocated shoulder but remains grateful. “My road to recovery begins. I’m sure it’s going to be a long journey, more mental than physical for me.”