SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Summers County authorities reported two separate semi-truck crashes on Wednesday morning.
The first incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Sandstone Mountain. Officials confirmed the scene has since been cleared.
A second crash took place on westbound Interstate 64 at mile marker 141.5. At approximately 7:07 a.m., a 911 call reported a semi-truck accident at that location.
Fire, EMS, law enforcement, and Summers County Emergency Management were dispatched. The truck left I-64, traveled about 350 yards through a roadside field at speed, and ended up in Lick Creek after striking the right bank and trees.
The accident involved leaking diesel fuel tanks and other vehicle fluids into a nearby watershed.
Officials contacted the DEP spill hotline, Evergreen Environmental, the Department of Highways (DOH), and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Containment booms were deployed downstream on Lick Creek, and WV American Water was notified. Smith’s Towing removed the truck and trailer on Wednesday, with cleanup continuing into Thursday.
The driver sustained no injuries requiring EMS transport. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection will monitor water quality, though officials say there is no danger to downstream water intakes.
Summers County Commissioner Mike Gore praised the response of all agencies involved, highlighting the efforts of the Summers County 911 Center for their quick and effective handling of both incidents.
