Teenage Driver's Unsafe Lane Change Causes Semi Rollover, Releases 2 Million Bees

Key Details A 55-year-old truck driver hauling bee hives was hospitalized after a rollover crash on I-94 near Valley City, North Dakota on May 28. The incident occurred when a 15-year-old in a Chevrolet Silverado made an abrupt, improper lane change without checking for traffic, forcing the Kenworth semi to take evasive action. What Happened The semi's driver swerved left to avoid collision, with his tires entering the median before the truck rolled onto its passenger side. The impact caused 600-800 bee hives containing approximately 2 million bees to separate from the trailer during the rollover. Why It Matters The truck driver exited the cab but was immediately attacked by hundreds of bees. He ran to the nearby Sheyenne River to escape and was later transported to a Fargo hospital for treatment of multiple bee stings. Local beekeepers and emergency responders arrived at the scene to manage the escaped hives and clear the destroyed cargo. The North Dakota Highway Patrol emphasized that the teenager failed to observe the semi-truck during the lane change, highlighting the critical importance of checking blind spots before any maneuver on busy interstates.