A North Augusta man was charged Monday with traveling too fast for conditions after he reportedly struck two dump trucks on I-20, according to Lt. Allan Rollins, with the Richland County Sheriff's Office.
While traveling on I-20 eastbound at 10:30 p.m., George Yoder, 66, approached two dump trucks with warning flashers on, and failed to pass both trucks, side swiping the dump truck to his immediate front, police said.
Police said both dump trucks were occupying the left lane, and part of the emergency lane, in a staggered formation while performing highway clean-up and sweeping off roadway debris.
Both trucks, police said, are owned by Sweeping Corporation of America, and were operating under contract by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
After Yoder made contact with the truck, police said Yoder continued driving east and then struck the rear of the second dump truck, which was stopped in the left lane.
The truck's driver exited the vehicle to pick up some debris. That driver did sustain injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening, police said.
Police said Yoder also walked away uninjured.