Driver Ticketed In Dramatic Semi Crash

Mytle Point, Ore. – Yesterday at around 6:30AM, OPS Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a semi-truck rollover on HWY 42 with the junction of Powers Highway (HWY 242).

According to Senior Trooper Dave Timm, a 2005 Freightliner truck pulling a loaded 53 foot chip trailer was traveling west on HWY 42 when it failed to negotiate a sweeping curve. The truck and trailer rolled over onto its side, sliding into the eastbound lanes and nearly colliding with oncoming traffic. The truck then crashed through and destroyed over 200 feet of guardrail before rolling down a 50 foot embankment. The trailer spilled its load of chips, knocked over a power pole and came to rest on a fiber optic line.

The driver, 54 year old Robert L HOGELAND of Roseburg, was extricated from the truck and initially transported to Coquille Valley Hospital. He was subsequently transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield for serious injuries.

The truck, registered to Terrain Tamers Chip Hauling, was removed by Mast Brother Towing. One lane of HWY 42 was closed for most of the day while the truck was removed.

Based upon initial investigation, including witness accounts, speed is being considered as a contributing factor. OPS was assisted by Myrtle Point Police, Myrtle Point Fire and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

UPDATE: HOGELAND was cited today for Careless Driving.

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