Semi driver hits Northside building on his first day on job

A semitractor-trailer driver had a bad start on his first day on the job, when he struck a building on Indianapolis' Northside.

The 22-year-old driver lost control of the semi as he was taking a corner too tightly, according to the Indianapolis Fire Department.

The accident occurred about 4:20 p.m., when the semi driver for US Xpress Enterprises struck the Dollar Tree store at 38th Street and College Avenue during a product delivery, according to the Indianapolis Fire Department.

There were no injuries, IFD said.

However, firefighters did evacuate about eight customers inside the building as a precaution, said IFD Capt. Rita Reith.

Firefighters were able to shore up the building within an hour of the accident, Reith said.

Damage to the building was estimated at $30,000, IFD said.

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