Truck driver survives fiery collision with building in Washington
A truck driver suffered only minor injuries during a crash into a building on Sunday morning.
The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on June 19 on State Route 20 near Coupeville, Washington.
According to Washington State Police (WSP), a semi truck traveling on SR 20 near mile maker 26 “appeared to have rolled onto its side, and caught fire, ultimately catching the building on fire as well.”
#UPDATE The roadway is open. Thankfully the building was unoccupied and the semi driver only sustained minor injuries.
Crews worked hard to clear this incident and make it safe. Thank you for all of your hard work to everyone who responded. pic.twitter.com/iYYLF7Lw2q
— Trooper Jacob Kennett (@wspd7pio) June 20, 2022
WSP said that the Penn Cove Pottery building was unoccupied at the time of the crash.
Troopers said that the truck driver suffered only minor injuries.
All lanes reopened around 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.
The crash remains under investigation.