Viral video reminds us all to be safe out there

Recently, a video surfaced online that quickly went viral, which showed a large rig driving through Wyoming during extremely windy weather. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, wind gusts of up to 90 mph were tearing through the area, creating treacherous conditions for everyone on the road — most of all large vehicles.

Although Interstate 80 had been closed to high-profile vehicles because of the weather, one driver chose to ignore the ban and proceeded to drive through the area at a low speed, somewhere in the vicinity of 35 mph.

The wind had already caused multiple car accidents in the area, and having a large truck on the road made for an even more dangerous situation. A state trooper had pulled over to assist other motorists along the road, and the rear dash camera of his vehicle captured the terrifying scene as a gust caught the trucker’s rig and pushed it over on its side, crushing another car in the process.

Thankfully, no one was hurt during this incident, and the driver was able to walk away from the scene. The video serves as an important reminder to always obey warnings and to be mindful of the weather. In another situation, the people involved in this accident may not have been so lucky.