ORLANDO, Fla. — As a part of Move Over Awareness Month, Florida state troopers released video of an SUV launching into the air after crashing into a tow truck.
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The SUV ended up more than 500 feet from the tow truck after crashing into it.
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A local mother who lost her 24-year old son while he was assisting in a crash on State Rode 408 is helping with FHP’s campaign.
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She hopes to remind drivers that the state law requires them to move over at least one lane for emergency and service vehicles to prevent crashes.
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If you can’t move over, drivers are required to reduce their speed 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
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