Semi Crash Halts Traffic, Sends Driver To Hospital

Semi accident caused delays on I-74 on Friday afternoon. (Image courtesy of Tina Harmeyer)
Semi accident caused delays on I-74 on Friday afternoon. (Image courtesy of Tina Harmeyer)

A semi crash on I-74 resulted in minor injuries to the driver on Friday afternoon.

A 2005 Kenworth semi tractor-trailer rig driven by 69-year-old Harold Downey of Middletown, Ohio, was eastbound near the 153 mile marker when he lost control of the vehicle and went into the median.

The truck struck a barrier cable but crossed into the westbound lanes completely blocking traffic.

The section of I-74 was closed for about an hour while emergency crews and wreckers removed the semi.

Downey suffered minor facial injuries and was transported to Margaret Mary Health.