Semi-truck driver airlifted after major crash on SB I-5
Dec 1, 2016, 7:48 AM | Updated: 1:36 pm
The driver of a semi-truck was airlifted with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash Thursday morning. (WSP)
(WSP)
Update at 1:32: All southbound lanes on I-5 at West Street in Chehalis are open, but a 7-mile backup remains.
A semi-truck that crashed near milepost 78 in the southbound lanes of I-5 in Chehalis early Thursday morning was driving northbound at the time of the crash, according to trooper Will Finn.
The truck crossed over the center barrier and rolled.
Chehalis – SB I5/MP79 – Semi truck was NB before crossing over center barrier & rolling. No ETA for opening.Detour is Chamber Way. pic.twitter.com/reg08dMgdh
— Trooper Will Finn (@wspd5pio) December 1, 2016
The driver of the semi-truck was airlifted to a hospital after the crash. Finn says the crash sent debris into the northbound lanes.
A total of three vehicles were involved. One person was reportedly trapped.
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