Truck wreck ties up U.S. 29 traffic

An over-turned box truck tied up traffic along the southbound lanes of U.S. 29 in Nelson County for two hours this morning.

The accident occurred between Rockfish River Road and Laurel Hill Lane, just north of Wood’s Mill.

Virginia State Police Trooper Hunter Birckhead said wet road conditions and low traction on the truck’s back tires caused the truck to hydroplane before overturning in the right lane. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.

Arlom Gustav Marquez, 29, of Fairfax, was the driver of the truck. He was transported to UVa Medical Center with minor injuries and released, Birckhead said.

Marquez was transporting a small amount of frozen food. He will be charged with reckless driving and defective equipment, Birckhead said.

Nelson County Emergency Services received the call at 10:37 a.m., Nelson County Emergency Services Coordinator Ray Uttaro said. The scene was cleared by 12:41 p.m.