Semi-Truck Crashes in Active Work Zone on SR 202
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 7, 2023
Driver arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
The driver of a semi-truck was arrested on Monday morning after crashing in an active work zone on State Route 202, according to the Washington State Patrol. The collision occurred between Sahalee and 228th Avenue Northeast at around 4:15 p.m., prompting troopers to respond swiftly.
Photos provided by the Washington State Patrol reveal that the semi-truck, which was transporting cars, collided with a work truck. Fortunately, there were no significant injuries reported as a result of the incident.
However, due to suspicion of driving under the influence, law enforcement took immediate action and apprehended the driver of the semi-truck. Authorities are currently investigating this aspect further.
In light of this event, authorities are reminding drivers to exercise caution when passing through this particular area of SR202 as it is an active work zone. Safety measures should always be observed in such zones to prevent accidents and ensure everyone's well-being.
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Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- semi-truck, work truck
- State:
- Washington
- City:
- Sahalee
- Location:
- SR 202 between Sahalee and 228th Avenue Northeast
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-07
- Time of Incident:
- 4:15 p.m.
SR 202 between Sahalee and 228th Avenue Northeast
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