Truck driver survives serious accident

MELFA, Va. (WAVY) - State police were called to the scene of a serious accident in the town of Melfa Wednesday morning. The accident involved a 2005 Freightliner tractor trailer, fully loaded with frozen chicken.

State police spokeswoman Sergeant Michelle Anaya told WAVY.com the tractor trailer was traveling southbound on Route 13 when it ran off the road to the right, struck two telephone poles, continued on to strike two unoccupied vehicles in a used car lot and continued on until finally striking a building. The truck came to a rest at Don Velario's Restaurant causing thousands of dollars worth of damage, Anaya said.

The driver, 41-year-old Tony Terrell Weeks of Mappsville, Virginia suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.

An investigation into what caused the accident is ongoing. Mr. Weeks was wearing his seatbelt and alcohol was not a factor in the crash, according to Sgt. Anaya, however charges are pending.

One lane of Route 13 will be shut down for several hours as crews repair what was damaged.