
Wrecked Truck Spills 4,000 Gallons of Fuel in North Idaho Field
COTTONWOOD, Idaho (KLIX)-A fuel truck spilled 4,000 gallons of gasoline after the driver fell asleep near Cottonwood, Idaho on Tuesday. According to Idaho State Police, the driver of the Peterbilt semi-truck, Brian Heywood, 53, of Spokane, Washington was cited for inattentive driving after he fell asleep while headed into a turn on U.S. Highway 95 south of Cottonwood at around 5:50 a.m.
Idaho State Police
The truck went off the right shoulder and one of the tanker trailers detached and rolled into a nearby field, spilling the gasoline. ISP said the company, Jacksons Energy, hired a clean up crew out of Washington. The driver had been wearing a seat belt and was not injured in the crash. The crash disrupted traffic on the highway for several hours.

Get our free mobile app
Best Rides At Roaring Springs
More From News Radio 1310 KLIX








