PHOTO COURTESY OF OSP
A log truck driver received minor injuries Monday when he lost control of his vehicle and went off the road and into a creek near Elgin.
According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Walt Anderson, a Freightliner truck pulling a loaded log trailer driven by Justin K. Wright, 33, from Summerville, was eastbound on Highway 204 near milepost 39. As the truck and trailer came out of a right curve, it traveled onto the shoulder and continued down the embankment into Phillips Creek where it came to rest on its right side.
Wright freed himself from the truck and got out on his own. He had minor injuries and was cited for failure to drive within a lane.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Union County Sheriff’s Office, Elgin Rural Fire Protection District, and ODOT. DEQ was notified to assess any environmental impact. There is no information regarding a diesel spill from the truck.
ODOT and the logging company are on scene to remove the truck, trailer and logs from the creek.
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