Hugh Rowland, also known as “Polar Bear,” was a prominent figure on the reality TV show “Ice Road Truckers.” He left the show after a vehicle accident that occurred off-set, which led to a lawsuit against the producers.
Hugh Rowland was one of the original cast members of the History Channel’s “Ice Road Truckers,” which premiered in 2007. The show followed truck drivers navigating the dangerous ice roads of Canada’s northern territories and Alaska. Rowland quickly became a fan favorite due to his experience and tough personality, earning him the nickname “Polar Bear.”
However, his time on the show came to an abrupt end. In 2014, Rowland was involved in a serious accident while he was a passenger in a pickup truck. The accident occurred in the United States while he was being driven by an employee of a production company associated with “Ice Road Truckers.” Rowland suffered severe injuries, which he claimed affected his ability to work and earn a living.
As a result of the accident, Rowland filed a lawsuit against the producers of the show, alleging that the driver was reckless and that the accident was caused by negligence. The lawsuit claimed that the driver was employed by the production company and was transporting Rowland as part of the show’s production activities. The legal proceedings and the injuries he sustained led to Rowland’s departure from the series.
The outcome of the lawsuit was not widely publicized, so the details of any settlement or court decision are not well-known to the public. Following his departure from “Ice Road Truckers,” Rowland has kept a relatively low profile, and there has been limited information about his activities post-show.