Overturned semi-truck causes ramp to state highway in Pierce County to close Tuesday
A state highway entrance ramp in Pierce County is closed after a semi-truck flipped on its side Tuesday afternoon.
The semi-truck is partially blocking the on-ramp from Canyon Road East to westbound state Route 512 in Summit, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation at 11:47 a.m.
There are no reported injuries, Washington State Patrol trooper John Dattilo said on X.
Dattilo said the semi-truck driver was driving negligently and did not wear a seat belt. The driver received several tickets as a result of the crash, Dattilo said.
1:20 p.m. update: The roadway has cleared from the crash, Dattilo wrote in an update.
This story was originally published November 19, 2024 at 12:41 PM.
Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune