NJ Turnpike Driver Struck by Boeing 767 Landing Gear, Ending Career

Key Details Truck driver Warren Boardler Jr. was hit by a United Airlines Boeing 767's landing gear while driving his bakery delivery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3rd. The plane's tire pierced through his windshield, causing glass injuries to his arm and hand. Boardler had been running the same route five days a week for seven years before the incident. Why It Matters According to his father, Boardler Jr. is now in total shock and has decided to leave the trucking industry permanently. His family says he won't drive trucks again, citing both physical injuries and severe psychological trauma from the freak accident. What's Next Boardler Jr. has already retained legal counsel to review the incident. The NTSB is conducting a full investigation examining flight operations, weather conditions, crew performance, and air traffic control factors. The family remains grateful he survived what could have been fatal.