A semitruck carrying a load of fresh ears of corn on the cob overturned early this morning. The incident happened on Southbound Interstate 5 at the exit ramp to Thorn Lane, (Exit 123) near JBLM.
While there were NO injuries, the driver was cited for falling asleep at the wheel.
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The Overturned Load Caused a Complete Closure of the Exit
According to Washington State Patrol, traffic was detoured to exits 120 and 122 as crews cleaned up the corn from the roadway.
Unfortunately, the semi leaked fuel and oil in the crash. Crews eventually towed the wreckage, and repairs were made to replace the attenuator and sign base at the scene.
Sadly, the fresh corn could NOT be salvaged. All of the corn was sent to the dump.
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