July 3, 2021 11:30 a.m.

The driver was hurt when a commercial vehicle rolled, losing its load and blocking the freeway.

A report from Oregon State Police said Friday afternoon at about 5:50 p.m. the vehicle was northbound about a mile north of Riddle on Interstate Five. Witnesses and roadway evidence indicated that the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a corner. The report said the tractor and trailer rolled onto its side and came to an uncontrolled rest, blocking the northbound freeway onramp.

OSP’s report said lumber sheets spilled onto the roadway and blocked all northbound and southbound lanes of travel. The driver was transported by ambulance to CHI Mercy Medical Center.

Staff with the Oregon Department of Transportation assisted with traffic control and clean up.