CORRECTION: PHOTOS - NON-INJURY COMMERCIAL TRUCK CRASH - HIGHWAY 20E NEAR BROTHERS
Posted: April 19th, 2012 11:40 AM
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Correction: Tanker contained approximately 46,000 lbs of liquid fertilizer, not gallons.
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Highway 20E is still reduced to one lane following a Wednesday evening commercial truck and tanker rollover crash near Brothers in central Oregon. The tanker was carrying approximately 46,000 pounds of liquid fertilizer causing emergency responders to close the highway for two hours to assess any potential hazards. The truck's driver was not injured and was cited by Oregon State Police (OSP) following an investigation.
According to Trooper Zach Mickle, on April 18, 2012 at approximately 7:52 p.m. a commercial truck pulling a tanker trailer loaded with liquid fertilizer driven by GLEN N. MITCHELL, age 54, from Bastrop, Louisiana, was eastbound on Highway 20E near milepost 50 when it drifted onto the gravel shoulder. MITCHELL was unable to control the truck and trailer, eventually rolling at least once before coming to rest along the eastbound shoulder.
Emergency responders from OSP, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Bend Fire Department, ODOT and SMAF Environmental hazardous materials company responded to the scene. Officials confirmed a small amount of liquid fertilizer leaked from the damaged trailer.
MITCHELL was not injured. He was cited by OSP for Failure to Maintain a Lane of Travel. The trucking company name was not provided for this release.
After a complete two hour highway closure, one lane was open for traffic when it was determined safe for motorists to travel through the area. The vehicles remained at the scene overnight and will be removed Thursday. Traffic updates are posted at www.TripCheck.com.
Photographs - Oregon State Police
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