A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Florida this past weekend, police said, was caused directly by completely bald steer axle tires.
The drive suffered only minor injuries in the single-vehicle accident, which occurred on I-95 near Fellsmere, Fla.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the Sunday morning accident happened when one of the steer tires – described as being worn down to the steel cords – blew out, causing the rig to pull into the median where it rolled onto its side.
