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State Route 410 blocked for 6 hours by overturned semi in Sumner

All lanes of westbound state Route 410 in Sumner were blocked following the rollover of a semi truck Wednesday afternoon, according to the state transportation department.

The crash, which occurred just before 1 p.m., was underneath the East Main/Traffic Avenue overpass, according to East Pierce Fire and Rescue.

The westbound truck left the roadway and struck a Jersey barrier and attenuator before rolling onto its side, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The Vancouver, Washington-based truck driver was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital with minor injuries, according to East Pierce Fire. He was cited for negligent driving.

There were no other vehicles involved, said State Patrol spokeswoman Johnna Batiste.

Traffic was diverted around the crash site for over six hours.

This story was originally published November 13, 2019 at 1:09 PM.

Craig Sailor
The News Tribune
Craig Sailor has worked for The News Tribune since 1998 as a writer, editor and photographer. He previously worked at The Olympian and at other newspapers in Nevada and California. He has a degree in journalism from San Jose State University.
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