Driver Killed in Tuesday Crash as Semi Truck and Trailer Roll Off Yakima Overpass
Washington State Patrol is investigating a grim scene in Yakima.
Tuesday morning a semi truck and trailer rolled off an overpass. The driver was killed in the rollover accident.
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Traffic is affected in Yakima as a result of the crash.
According to Trooper Chris Thorson, ramps and streets in the area of State Route 12 and 1st Street are closed. They include:
North 1st Street
State Route 823 ramp to North 1st Street
The eastbound 12 ramp to North 1st Street
The westbound 82 ramp to North 1st Street
There is no ETA to open.
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